Lions Sign Undrafted Free Agents Haggins, Lindsey And Lora
The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Jarred Haggins, safety Nathan Lindsey and wide receiver Erik Lora as undrafted free agents.
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The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Jarred Haggins, safety Nathan Lindsey and wide receiver Erik Lora as undrafted free agents.
The Lions had 31 tryout players in rookie minicamp, and they signed safety Nathan Lindsey and wide receivers Jarred Haggins and Erik Lora.
Less than a week after the NFL draft, the newest Detroit Lions suited up to take part in the team's three-day rookie mini-camp.
"I think overall they did a pretty nice job," Caldwell said. "It's a great group of guys, very attentive, very focused, very serious group."
The Lions have signed five players they drafted and signed 12 undrafted rookie free agents, eight of whom play offense.
Detroit has made a point this offseason to make sure the team will not be in trouble if Bentley or Lawson cannot get healthy.
Verlander had hinted at the encouraging news on his Instagram feed Wednesday morning, when he posted a photo of a green traffic light.
VIP tickets cost $300, while general admission tickets are $175. Last year, VIP tickets were $250 and general admission tickets were $150.
Tomlinson made Lucas an offer, but he did not even consider it.
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With offseason workouts underway, the draft over and rookie mini-camp around the corner, the Lions made some jersey number announcements.
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"We all just wanted to compete with each other," Abdullah said. "It was inspirational when we saw someone else achieve something."
Detroit compiled what appears to be another high-character class, and Mayhew explained why when he reviewed the draft Saturday.
The Lions met needs by drafting two offensive linemen, a running back and a fullback, two cornerbacks and a defensive lineman.
Zenner was the first player in FCS history to post three consecutive 2,000-yard rushing seasons.
"Obviously we feel good about all these players," Mayhew said. "But as we talked about before, these guys have to come in and perform now."
The 6-foot-8, 344-pound Robinson started every game for the Gamecocks in 2014.
"A lot of teams were telling me they wanted to see me around like 245 to 250 range," Burton said. "Right now I'm around 248, 250."
As a senior, Diggs logged 73 tackles, three interceptions and five pass breakups. In his four seasons for Texas, he started 49 games.
The 6-foot-, 230-pound Burton played in all 13 games for Rutgers as a fifth-year senior in 2014.
Wright attributed part of his struggles to late notice from Auburn about what his role on the team would be.
To move into the fourth round, the Lions traded their 2016 third-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Lions have one pick each in the fifth, sixth and seventh rounds.
Even before the Lions selected him with the 80th overall pick in the draft, cornerback Alex Carter had some connections to the team.
Drivers on Interstate 696 in Oakland County should expect "long" delays Thursday night after a crash involving a semi-truck caused a fuel spill.
Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
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A Woodhaven judge called out a defendant during a virtual court hearing, saying it looked like she was driving while participating in the video conference.
Drivers on Interstate 696 in Oakland County should expect "long" delays Thursday night after a crash involving a semi-truck caused a fuel spill.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
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Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
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Kevin McGonigle got four hits in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers' 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108.
Kevin McGonigle wasted no time proving that the Detroit Tigers made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold's name was mentioned in text messages allegedly tied to an assault and robbery case in Florida, according to documents obtained by CBS News Detroit.
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A new resolution in Wayne County, Michigan, is taking aim at toxic chemicals in hair products marketed to Black women.
A retired Detroit police sergeant appeared in court for the first time on Thursday and was remanded to jail, a week after he was charged with 15 counts of kidnapping and rape in five separate sexual assault cases.
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Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.