Lions Release Cornerback Bill Bentley
The Lions added depth at the cornerback position during the draft, taking Alex Carter in the third round and Quandre Diggs in the sixth.
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The Lions added depth at the cornerback position during the draft, taking Alex Carter in the third round and Quandre Diggs in the sixth.
After missing most of the 2013 season with injury, Jones started all 16 games for the Lions last year.
Joique Bell remembers what it was like to be a rookie, when he was with Buffalo and roomed with first-round draft pick C.J. Spiller.
Wide receiver TJ Jones, who missed his rookie season due to injury, said he has tried not to worry about what his role will be this year.
Last season the Lions did not have such goal posts for practice, but thanks to Prater's suggestion, the team has them now.
Per the model, Johnson should be paid $8.8 million in 2015, but his cap hit will $20.6 million.
"I really enjoy it," Ford said Tuesday, discussing her involvement as the owner of the team. "It's been part of my life."
NFL.com ranked the NFL top quarterback franchises from 1-32.
Boone was a teammate of Duke offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson, whom the Lions drafted in the first round this year.
A dedication ceremony is planned Monday for a newly remodeled ballpark in Detroit in honor of the late William Clay Ford Sr.
The Pontiac Silverdome is up for sale again, this time with an asking price of about $30 million.
"We would have never been able to do that last year, not even in December," Orlovsky said, describing a play Stafford made in practice.
Tomlinson is expected to be a starter for the Lions, who elected not re-sign free agent veteran guard Rob Sims this offseason.
Free agent defensive tackle C.J. Mosley has signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, where he rejoins former teammate Ndamukong Suh.
The Detroit Lions are starting their second year under offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, and the unit hopes to catch up to last season's stellar defense.
"He's a real pro, and every day you can see him do things that really excite you," Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said Wednesday.
Tate said the development of his signature shiftiness started when he was a kid playing a version of the game with older friends.
Austin had spent three seasons on Detroit's practice squad before he was released following his arrest.
It's tough to be the closer for the Tigers, the goalie for the Red Wings and the QB of the Detroit Lions.
"I really believe in allowing guys to come in and see what we do," Jim Caldwell said. "It helped me out tremendously in my career."
Ross knows the return job might go to someone else this season, but he will definitely aim to keep it.
"I don't put numbers on what I'm trying to accomplish," defensive end Ziggy Ansah said Thursday. "I'm just trying to be the greatest."
Lance Moore's shoe flew off but it didn't stop him from catching a deep pass during practice with the Detroit Lions.
"It's going to be a fun one, but we're going to have some young guys up front," Matthew Stafford said after Thursday's practice.
Tate already has one Super Bowl ring, and if he ends up with another one, he might receive another pricey prize to boot.
Prosecutors allege the man walked out of the house with a shotgun and pointed it at officers. In response, police fired their guns, striking the man in the leg.
Detroit police issued 53 ordinance violations after breaking up the gathering.
Four board members voted during a special meeting to place Superintendent Amy Wilcox on paid administrative leave again.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
The case of two adults and six children found dead at a home in West Michigan has been determined to be a murder-suicide, deputies said.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
Prosecutors allege the man walked out of the house with a shotgun and pointed it at officers. In response, police fired their guns, striking the man in the leg.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
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.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
Crude prices dropped as the U.S. Ambassador to the UN said suspension of attacks is aimed at finding a diplomatic solution.
Food safety experts say cuts to the public health system hobbled the response — and that the next outbreak could be much worse.
Police believe a suspect in the deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle was among those who were killed, as another suspect remains on the loose and a teenager is in custody.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
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.
During a special meeting last week, four board members voted to place Amy Wilcox on paid administrative leave, again.
The Detroit Police Department issued dozens of citations after breaking up a drifting and street racing gathering over the weekend.
A new travel connection begins Monday with the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening for vehicle traffic between Detroit and Windsor.
President Trump visited Metro Detroit on Monday, touring and delivering remarks at General Motors' Milford Proving Ground.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton, Michigan.