Did The Lions Have To Many Needs - Not Enough Picks In 2020 Draft?
Despite addressing the team's two biggest needs on the first two days of the draft, the Lions did still leave some stuff undone.
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Despite addressing the team's two biggest needs on the first two days of the draft, the Lions did still leave some stuff undone.
While most prized free agents have been signed by now, a few big names remain for a team needing an upgrade.
Lions general manager Bob Quinn and his staff got to work quickly following the conclusion of the seventh round of the NFL Draft Saturday night, agreeing to terms with seven undrafted rookie free agents.
The Lions picked up two Senior Bowl alums in guards Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg.
The Detroit Lions released running back Tra Carson, long snapper James Fisher, guard Casey Tucker and punter Matt Wile.
The Detroit Lions addressed pressing needs on offense and defense, took a running back too talented to pass up and bolstered one of their strongest position groups.
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The Detroit Lions selected Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah in the NFL draft Thursday night.
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The team announced the moves Tuesday. Ford and Virgin were exclusive rights free agents.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the NFL to conduct its annual draft remotely, which might reduce the number of times Commissioner Roger Goodell or anyone else announces a trade.
The NFL will hold a practice remote draft Monday, three days before the real thing is done in the same way.
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The Las Vegas Raiders claimed tight end Paul Butler off waivers from the Detroit Lions on Thursday.
Quinn and Patricia may want to address glaring need with Okudah
The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with offensive lineman Kenny Wiggins.
The Detroit Lions have put rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
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Calvin Johnson, who becomes eligible for the Hall of Fame next year, is joined by Julio Jones, Larry Fitzgerald and Antonio Brown at wideout. The tight ends are Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce.
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Michigan State University has announced a philanthropic campaign intended to support its student-athletes and the college athletic experience.
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A Canadian woman has been identified as the person whose remains were found in the Detroit River in June.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
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In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
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Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
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More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
The culinary team at Ford Field has planned a special menu for Thursday's game when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers.
Downtown Rochester, Michigan, is now fully into the holiday spirit as it held its annual Big, Bright Light Show and Lagniappe celebration Monday evening.
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The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to around 30 countries in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers.
Michael and Susan Dell said they will spend $6.25 billion to fund Invest America accounts for U.S. children.
Cade Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points in the final 3:21, and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-98.
Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.
Holiday spending is hitting new records, but some data shows that people are buying fewer items amid higher prices.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Commonly called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a contagious infection that can cause inflammation of the stomach.
The Wyandotte Public Schools district says classes at Wilson Middle School will resume on Thursday after officials closed the school due to a "potential norovirus outbreak."
Michigan State University has announced a philanthropic campaign intended to support its student-athletes and the college athletic experience.
Cade Cunningham scored eight of his 18 points in the final 3:21, and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Atlanta Hawks 99-98.
Fitzgerald, 50, replaces Jonathan Smith, who was fired by the university Sunday after less than two years in East Lansing.
Michigan State plans to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press.
Michigan State has fired football coach Jonathan Smith less than two years after he was hired, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press.
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