Lions Select Nebraska Running Back Ameer Abdullah With Second-Round Pick

Abdullah rushed for 1,611 yards and 19 touchdowns on 264 attempts as a senior.

• May 1, 2015

Detroit Lions Can Still Use Help On DL, At RB In Draft

By adding two new offensive linemen, the Detroit Lions bolstered one area of concern. But there are still some more positions of need.

• May 1, 2015

Chance To Add Ramirez Key Factor In Lions' Decision To Move Back In Draft

"The opportunity to get Manny was pretty important for us," general manager Martin Mayhew said. "We had three opportunities to move back."

• May 1, 2015

Intelligence, Ambition Among Attributes That Attracted Lions To Laken Tomlinson

Eventually, Tomlinson wants to go to medical school and become a neurosurgeon, but first he will play guard for the Detroit Lions.

• May 1, 2015

After Trading Down To 28, Lions Select Duke Guard Laken Tomlinson

The Lions moved from 23rd to 28th and received veteran offensive lineman Manny Ramirez, a 2015 fifth-round pick and a 2016 fifth-round pick.

• Apr 30, 2015

Offensive Line, Defensive Tackle, Running Back Among Needs Lions Could Address In Draft

"One thing that I've learned about this process is it's very unpredictable. You don't know what's going to happen, so you've got to prepare for everything. We'll be ready for every alternative."

• Apr 30, 2015

Who's Smart Now? Lions Fans Reported As Best In NFL In Spelling, Grammar

Lions fans averaged 4.2 mistakes per 100 words, about four times better than Washington Redskins fans, who ranked last in the NFL.

• Apr 29, 2015

Dan Leach's Top 3 Detroit Lions Possibilities At #23 In The 2015 NFL Draft

This years first round pick and draft overall is even more important as Detroit comes off just their third playoff appearance since 1999.

• Apr 28, 2015

Mayhew Says Lions More Cautious Since 2011 About Background Of Prospects

"I think we have been, since 2011, more cautious in terms of our sources and the people that we're talking to," Mayhew said Friday.

• Apr 27, 2015

Does Gurley's ACL Tear Take Him Off Lions' Draft Board? Not Necessarily, Mayhew Says

"They're game changers," analyst Mike Mayock said of Gordon and Gurley. "One of those guys would be really hard for me to pass up."

• Apr 27, 2015

No Extension Talks Yet Between Lions, Ngata

"We're letting him get comfortable and get situated," general manager Martin Mayhew said, "and at some point we'll start that dialogue."

• Apr 24, 2015

Mayhew Confirms Rodney Austin Could Return To Lions After Domestic Violence Case Resolved

"I said, 'Hey, I have not closed the door on bringing him back,'" Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said Friday at his pre-draft presser.

• Apr 24, 2015

Lions Picking Up Fifth-Year Option Of Riley Reiff, Have Made Offer To Rob Sims

The Lions took Reiff in the first round of the 2012 draft. He played 16 games in 2012, 16 games in 2013 and 15 games in 2014.

• Apr 24, 2015

Mayhew Says He Understands Ihedigbo Pursuing New Deal, Looks Forward To Talking With Him

Ihedigbo, a starter last year and a Pro Bowl alternate, will make a base salary of $1.1 million.

• Apr 24, 2015

Lions Talking With Levy About Contract Extension

"We've had some dialogue with him," Mayhew said. "I think it's ongoing at this point."

• Apr 24, 2015

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