Detroit Lions week 8-- The Return of Stafford!

27 October 2010, 4:04 pm

Hello Lions fans!  This weeks matchup against the Washington Redskins will mark the long-awaited return of the teams #1 overall draft pick in 2009, Matthew Stafford.  Stafford has been sidelined since injuring his right shoulder midway through the teams week one loss in... Read More »

Lions sixth-round pick Jonte Green eyes role in secondary

19 May 2012, 6:12 pm

Although the Lions made strides as a team last season, reaching the playoffs for the first time since'99, they also realized how much more work they need to do to becoming an elite team in the NFL. Especially on defense.... Read More »

Lions guard Rob Sims thinks adding weight will help

18 May 2012, 3:42 pm

Since missing 15 games in 2008 with a pectoral injury, Sims has been one of the steadiest, most dependable interior linemen in the NFL. Although he has not made a Pro Bowl, Sims has started 48 straight games since then.... Read More »

Lions' Calvin Johnson hits home run at Comerica Park

17 May 2012, 10:00 pm

Johnson is known as a home-run hitter on the football field. Friday, the Lions' All-Pro receiver was determined to be one on the baseball diamond as well, taking batting practice with the Tigers.... Read More »

Marijuana a growing problem for Lions, NFL

17 May 2012, 10:00 pm

A popular banned substance that's legal for medical purposes in 16 states is wreaking havoc on a sport known for its often ruthless roster decisions and intense analysis of draft picks.... Read More »

Thursday's NFL notebook: Saints LB Jonathan Vilma sues commissioner

17 May 2012, 10:00 pm

The suit in U.S. District Court in New Orleans claims Goodell, "relied on, at best, hearsay, circumstantial evidence and lies" in making comments about Vilma while discussing the NFL's bounty investigation of the Saints.... Read More »

Lions impressed by receiver Patrick Edwards

17 May 2012, 10:42 am

The Lions were impressed with Edwards' production in college and his versatility on special teams. In Houston's pass-happy offense, Edwards had 89 reception for 1,752 yards and 20 touchdowns.... Read More »

Lions' Matthew Stafford shares health tips with kids

16 May 2012, 10:00 pm

Farmington Hills — Continuing his efforts to fight childhood obesity, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford visited Hailey Samples and her classmates at Warner Upper Elementary School on Wednesday.... Read More »

Lions' Rob Sims: First-round pick Riley Reiff a welcome addition

16 May 2012, 10:00 pm

Sims admits the initial reaction among some of his offensive line mates might have been on the chilly side when the Lions drafted Reiff, an offensive tackle. But Sims said Reiff has been accepted with open arms.... Read More »

Arbitrator hearing set for May 30 in Saints case

16 May 2012, 6:07 pm

New York— An arbitration hearing into whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has jurisdiction to punish Saints players for the team's bounties program has been set for May 30.... Read More »