Lions Go Tight End With No. 8 Pick
The Detroit Lions ignored some forgettable draft history and took the plunge again to address perhaps their top need.
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The Detroit Lions ignored some forgettable draft history and took the plunge again to address perhaps their top need.
Kelly Stafford, the wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, says she is home after surgery to remove a brain tumor.
The Detroit Lions were the laughingstock of the league when they drafted wide receivers in the first round three straight years from 2003 to 2005, and none of them panned out for the franchise.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, team executives and some of their past legends on Tuesday unveiled four new license plates each featuring a logo of the Lions, Pistons, Red Wings or Tigers.
The traditional Thanksgiving Day games will have Detroit at home to Chicago, then Buffalo at Dallas. The night game to close the holiday schedule will be New Orleans at Atlanta in another long-time rivalry.
2019 DETROIT LIONS SCHEDULE
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not join his teammates at voluntary workouts Tuesday and later in the day, his wife was packing for a hospital visit.
Russell Wilson is sticking around with the Seattle Seahawks as the highest paid player in the NFL.
The Detroit Lions have signed safety Charles Washington.
Forrest Gregg, the great lineman for the mighty Green Bay Packers of the 1960s whom Vince Lombardi called the "best player I ever coached," has died. He was 85.
Renell Wren, the former Arizona State defensive lineman and current NFL Draft prospect, discusses his path and the process so far.
Murray, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from Oklahoma, could be selected No. 1 overall by the Arizona Cardinals. Bosa, a defensive end from Ohio State, also is expected to be a top-three pick.
The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Tom Savage.
2019 PRESEASON OPPONENTS
The Detroit Lions have signed free agent running back C.J. Anderson, who made big plays for the Rams after being acquired late last season.
The Detroit Lions have signed free agent cornerback Rashaan Melvin.
Cofer played 123 games with the Lions from 1983-92. He's the only linebacker in team history to reach eight sacks in a season. He did it four times.
Detroit made the move Thursday, adding depth at a position recently bolstered by the addition of Jesse James.
Lawson joined the Raiders on Wednesday after spending the first five seasons of his career in Detroit.
The Oakland Raiders have signed unrestricted free agent cornerback Nevin Lawson.
The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Tommylee Lewis.
Haloti Ngata found a unique way to announce his retirement from the NFL: from atop Mount Kilimanjaro.
Los Angeles has five days to match the Lions' offer, or to let Brown leave for Detroit. The Rams won't get any compensation if they lose Brown, a former undrafted free agent from Texas.
The Detroit Lions agreed to terms on a one-year contract with cornerback Marcus Cooper.
Trey Flowers' 6-year old daughter has already experienced plenty of success during her father's NFL career.
Dearborn's superintendent, Dr. Glenn M. Maleyko, has been selected as the next State of Michigan superintendent.
Classes are canceled Wednesday and Thursday at Rochester's Delta Kelly Elementary for a mold cleanup situation.
Dozens of teachers gathered at Birmingham Public School District's board meeting Tuesday evening to put pressure on the school to agree to a contract for the new school year.
A Michigan man has been charged after authorities say he allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl in a store.
The Hamtramck City Council voted to terminate Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, City Manager Max Garbarino and Special Investigator David Adamczyk on Tuesday following an investigation.
Republican lawmakers proposed the state budget with more than $5 billion in cuts.
The Hamtramck City Council voted to terminate Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri, City Manager Max Garbarino and Special Investigator David Adamczyk following an investigation.
Classes are canceled Wednesday and Thursday at Rochester's Delta Kelly Elementary for a mold cleanup situation.
Dearborn's superintendent, Dr. Glenn M. Maleyko, has been selected as the next State of Michigan superintendent.
Dozens of teachers gathered at Birmingham Public School District's board meeting Tuesday evening to put pressure on the school to agree to a contract for the new school year.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
Democrats are trying to retake the Senate majority in the midterms, but to do so, they'd need to defend 13 seats and flip four more.
Here's why American appliance maker Whirlpool thinks Trump's tariffs will help its business.
It's debated whether the AC should stay on or be turned off when people leave during the day. Here are some things to consider.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Valerie Kelley-Bonner is frustrated by what she says is a lack of awareness and support for those with HIV.
The district said some of its buildings have experienced mold growth, and that air quality testing was conducted.
The lawmakers say those with disabilities could be on their own if these funds don't come through.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Tuesday was the deadline for the NFL's 32 teams to cut down their rosters to 53 players. In Detroit, the Lions reduced their roster to 50 with room to trade for a few players.
Some talented young ladies with the Limited Edition Baton Twirling Corps in Livingston County came home with gold, silver and bronze medals at the International Baton Twirling Federation World Majorette Championships this summer in Italy.
Jon Rahm and Legion XIII outlasted Bryson DeChambeau and the Crushers in a playoff Sunday in the LIV Golf League team final.
Riley Greene hit his 31st homer for the Detroit Tigers, and Jack Flaherty gave up eight runs in five-plus innings in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals.
Kyle Allen threw a 33-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass late in the first quarter to rookie Isaac TeSlaa, solidifying their roles with the Detroit Lions in a 26-7 loss against the Houston Texans in the preseason.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
Dr. Glenn Maleyko, currently superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, has been chosen as Michigan's next state superintendent.
Headlines from the White House include the latest discussions on a new crime bill; President Trump's dispute with a Federal Reserve governor; and a letter submitted by some FEMA staff. CBS News has this report.
Hamtramck City Council voted Tuesday to fire its city manager and police chief. Birmingham teachers are seeking a new contract. Michigan House has approved a budget, sending the matter back to the Senate. Other top stories and weather.
Another metro Detroit school is facing back-to-school disruptions over a mold issue. Officials with Rochester Community Schools confirmed Delta Kelly Elementary will be closed today and tomorrow for cleanup and remediation.
Rain returns tomorrow.