Detroit Lions propose 3 NFL rule changes, including playoff seeding
Any rule change must be approved by 24 out of 32 team owners.
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Any rule change must be approved by 24 out of 32 team owners.
The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Roy Lopez have agreed to a $4.65 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Detroit general manager Brad Holmes made the move shortly after not retaining cornerback Carlton Davis.
The league's legal tampering period — in which teams can begin talking with agents of players who are unrestricted free agents — starts Monday at noon, according to CBS Sports.
A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions and edge rusher Marcus Davenport agreed on a one-year contract worth up to $4.75 million.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will compete in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, and each team has several players with ties to either the Detroit Lions or Michigan.
The New York Jets have hired Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand as their offensive coordinator.
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff delivered a near-perfect performance in "passing the test" and helped the NFC take a 14-7 lead over the AFC during the opening night of the Pro Bowl Games.
The Michigan native will replace Ben Johnson, who was tapped for the head coaching position in Chicago.
The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, CBS News Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer confirmed Saturday.
Former Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell has transitioned from the gridiron to the restaurant scene, opening Parlay, a sleek new sports bar in downtown Detroit.
The Detroit Lions are the third team since at least 2010 to have both coordinators become NFL head coaches in the same offseason.
"We want more" was the Detroit Lions' mantra heading into the postseason.
Samantha Stonecipher, who still plans on making the trip to New Orleans, says she will wear her Honolulu Blue with pride.
Anger, frustration and disappointment are just a few of the many feelings Detroit Lions players are dealing with following their playoff loss to the Washington Commanders.
