Changes In Detroit Could Affect Just About Everyone
It's not clear yet whether Detroit will begin a total rebuild, but the front office shake-up underscored just how far the Lions have fallen this season.
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It's not clear yet whether Detroit will begin a total rebuild, but the front office shake-up underscored just how far the Lions have fallen this season.
CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora spoke to Brandon Tierney and Tiki Barber on CBS Sports Radio on Friday about everything from who's actually running the team to what the chances of trading Matthew Stafford are.
The Detroit Lions being 1-7 and the worst team in the NFL, record wise, is not something that will just be taken lying down. That's why the team has fired general manager Martin Mayhew and president Tom Lewand in hopes of getting things turned around.
"Personally I'm sick and tired of total revamps of this organization. I'm not interested in seeing a total rebuild."
Lions backup QB Dan Orlovsky took to his Twitter account to challenge Rapoport's attack on Matthew's ability to understand the offensive scheme.
"You guys will see soon — I'll give more details later..."
And according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Stafford's status with the franchise is in jeopardy.
Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate decided to post to Twitter moments after the announcement with a combination of emojis.
The Lions have tried almost everything to turn this franchise into a winner. Nothing has worked.
The Detroit Lions are in the bottom of the NFL and have the worst record in the league at the midseason point. Now, they've gotten the news that DeAndre Levy is officially done for the year, but some good news came their way as well with Calvin Johnson wanting to get the job done.
The Lions announced Wednesday they have placed linebacker DeAndre Levy on injured reserve, ending his season.
The Detroit Lions are under achieving this season after coming off of a 11-5 season.
"I got three years and I plan on making the best of these three years and giving the fans and the media and the team something to cheer for, and I can promise you that."
To take a break from the pain and suffering, Wojo and I decided to start the first ever Lions Hall of Shame.
Cheers Lions fans ... I guess. We're number two at something! Booze lover's website VinePair.com teamed up with the makers of the BACtrack blood alcohol content app to rank NFL fans from most to least drunk.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game win streak.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
The University of Michigan named Mike Boynton Jr. as its new men's basketball head coach on Friday.
Jon Palumbo, previously executive deputy athletics director at MSU, has been appointed interim director of intercollegiate athletics, filling the role left by J Batt, who departed for the University of Kentucky.
Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night for a series sweep.
One person is dead, and another is injured after a shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
The senior U.S. senator for South Carolina died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
Michigan State Police officials are investigating after law enforcement fatally shot an individual who fired at them in Ross Township on Saturday, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office.
A woman died, and a person is in custody, in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash on Friday evening in Detroit.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was running for reelection in November when he died suddenly on Saturday.
The senior U.S. senator for South Carolina died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game win streak.
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
According to event organizers, the swim raised about $130,000 this year alone.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
The three-year agreement reached by the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council features competitive wage increases, stronger workplace violence protections and improved staffing ratios.
Sturgis Hospital shut down June 19 after more than 100 years serving St. Joseph County, and the nearest emergency department is now roughly 25 miles from patients who once had one 2 miles away.
As of July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,251 reports since June 22.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game win streak.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
The University of Michigan named Mike Boynton Jr. as its new men's basketball head coach on Friday.
Jon Palumbo, previously executive deputy athletics director at MSU, has been appointed interim director of intercollegiate athletics, filling the role left by J Batt, who departed for the University of Kentucky.
Eduardo Valencia became the 10th Detroit player to homer in his first career plate appearance, Framber Valdez pitched seven innings and the Tigers beat the Athletics 4-1 on Thursday night for a series sweep.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Heat wave returns to start the work week
A Metro Detroit nonprofit is helping teens and adults with disabilities get valuable job training and socialization that will change their lives.
One person is dead, and another is injured after a shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Saturday night, police said.
An Iranian delegation traveled to Oman on Saturday to continue negotiations via mediators, despite a dramatic exchange of fire with the U.S. that derailed the truce agreed to under the mid-June memorandum of understanding signed by President Trump and his Iranian counterpart. CBS News has this report.
The Auburn Hills Police Department and Oakland County Sheriff's Office are among the agencies responding to a shooting at Great Lakes Crossing shopping mall Saturday evening.
