Former Detroit Lions QB Erik Kramer Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Kramer played for 10 years in the NFL, leading the Lions to the NFC Championship game in 1991.
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Kramer played for 10 years in the NFL, leading the Lions to the NFC Championship game in 1991.
When the Detroit Lions opened last season's training camp, the identity of their next placekicker was a mystery.
The Detroit Lions likely will give their starters only a few snaps when they travel to Washington on Thursday for their second exhibition game.
"You could see that Darius had a lot of talent and ability, and he's just been maturing and functioning better all the time," Caldwell said.
Now, Tate has spoken out, calling Harvin's comments "unfair" and disputing that he was ever anything but supportive of his former Seahawks teammate.
Robert Griffin III sat down with WJLA-TV and let fly the words "I feel like I'm the best quarterback in the league," which has set off a firestorm of debate and social media attention.
Multiple reports following Super Bowl XLVIII confirmed that the two had fought before the game, leaving Tate with a black eye.
Ever wonder what it would be like to see your favorite Detroit player suit up for your team's biggest rival? Dan Leach takes a look at what three things would most likely give Motor City fans an ulcer.
Lions rookie Ameer Abdullah's hype train picked up a lot of speed in the 23-3 win over the New York Jets after he gained 67 yards on seven carries.
Speed in the NFL is generally measured in 40-yard dash times. Now, fans will see who has "game speed" and who uses it every play.
Matthew Stafford threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate, and rookie running back Ameer Abdullah ran for 67 yards - 45 on one play - to lift the Detroit Lions to a 23-3 preseason victory over the New York Jets on Thursday night.
Do you like the new addition to the field?
The Jets face a Detroit defense that was excellent last season, but lost star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to free agency.
Detroit offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi says despite the Lions' success, he was too aggressive trying to install a new offensive system.
His days in Detroit over, Ndamukong Suh still might help the Lions at defensive tackle.
Dan Campbell has demoted offensive coordinators during the season in two of his previous five years with the Detroit Lions.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
A man ran over and injured an Eastpointe police officer with a truck loaded with items from English Gardens in a pursuit that traveled from Eastpointe into the City of Detroit, police say.
A Roseville man who was an off-duty Detroit firefighter at the time of an April 2026 fatal crash has pleaded no contest, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
That timeline was unveiled in plans CBS News Detroit obtained from the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation on Thursday.
Data centers, politics and civility are the focus of this week's Michigan Matters.
A Warren man was sentenced after being convicted by a Macomb County jury in July on all charges, including 10 felonies, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced Friday.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Victoria Viktorovna Aquilina, 43, entered the U.S. more than 20 years ago and never became a citizen. Federal prosecutors in Detroit say she voted in person in the 2024 presidential election anyway.
Two 20-year-olds have been arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct in relation to the incident.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
Dan Campbell has demoted offensive coordinators during the season in two of his previous five years with the Detroit Lions.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
Data centers, politics and civility are the focus of this week's Michigan Matters.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
John Rakolta Jr., former ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and chair of Walbridge, appears on Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss his family's 116-year-old construction company, which has built numerous automotive and manufacturing facilities worldwide.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are wrapping up Xi's first visit to the White House in over a decade. Natalie Brand reports.
A powerful nor'easter threatens to bring flooding and damaging winds to the East Coast.
WB I-96 express and local lanes will be closing on Friday night. CBS Detroit's Hannah McIlree is helping you get around it.
Mackey Center for Animal Care presents two pets in its care available for adoption. They are Trevor the cat and Perseus the dog.
