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"Martin called me and said we're looking for a leader who can help turn our locker room into a winning one and to help us get the most out of our investment in Matthew Stafford," Dungy recalled in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.
The Lions are holding a press conference Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Ford Field to introduce Caldwell as the new coach.
Earlier today I posted tweets from fans in response to the Detroit Lions hiring Jim Caldwell.
Essentially, Aiello said the league could not fine the players because there was no precedent for it.
Below you will find the good, the bad and the ugly fan reactions to the hiring of Jim Caldwell.
After five years under Jim Schwartz, a new era begins for the Detroit Lions.
The Lions need an unknown third Harbaugh who is living in the shadow of his brothers John & Jim and was born for greatness.
Caldwell may be leaving the Ravens whether he gets offered a head coaching job or not, according to ESPN.
I don't know for a fact that Stafford is the reason Whisenhunt decided not to come to Detroit, but I'm betting it had a lot to do with it!
The Minnesota Vikings have moved into the home stretch of their search for a head coach and Cincinnati defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has emerged as a favorite.
So, we can eliminate Whisenhunt from the running for Detroit Lions head coach position according to a recent Tweet.
PFWA has named Johnson to the All-NFL each of the last three seasons, the longest current streak of any player.
For once, a loss gave the Detroit Lions reason for be excited.
Wearing the wrong hat, visor clips, socks or eye black gets an NFL player fined thousands. Violating concussion protocol, not so much.
What can the Detroit Lions learn this weekend by watching the four divisional games? Don't turn the ball over, get strong quarterback play and have the ability to run the football.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.
Detroit Lions fans came out to Campus Martius Park on Tuesday for their first chance to purchase the team's new rivalries jersey.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.
A 50-year-old worker was rescued nearly five hours after a trench collapse on Tuesday in Oxford Township.
Our heat on Tuesday continues to roast us, or steam, since it's humid, but we do have some storm chances mixed in as well.
A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning three children for years will serve up to 30 years in prison under a sentence issued on Tuesday.
C. Cybele Raver will begin a five-year term as the University of Michigan president on Dec. 1.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will release students three hours early on Sept. 1 and 2 due to high temperatures expected this week.
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."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.
Detroit Lions fans came out to Campus Martius Park on Tuesday for their first chance to purchase the team's new rivalries jersey.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
A Farmington Hills mother is calling for changes after a student allegedly drew swastikas and an image referencing Hitler at Warner Middle School.
Newly released bodycam footage from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is prompting calls for an investigation into alleged excessive force in Ypsilanti Township.
Heat continues Wednesday with an isolated storm risk tonight and more storm chances Wednesday.
A 50-year-old worker was rescued nearly five hours after a trench collapse on Tuesday in Oxford Township.
Police are investigating after a man's body was found on Monday evening in Novi, Michigan.
