Stafford More Comfortable In Offense, Plans To Work With Teammates More Before Training Camp
"There's no question I think we've taken strides forward this spring," Stafford said Thursday after practice. "We've got to continue that."
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"There's no question I think we've taken strides forward this spring," Stafford said Thursday after practice. "We've got to continue that."
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.
A Farmington Hills mother is calling for changes after a student allegedly drew swastikas and an image referencing Hitler at Warner Middle School.
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 straw crest moth that has never been seen at a U.S. port of entry was intercepted early this year at Detroit Metro Airport.
C. Cybele Raver will begin a five-year term as the University of Michigan president on Dec. 1.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
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.
A Farmington Hills mother is calling for changes after a student allegedly drew swastikas and an image referencing Hitler at Warner Middle School.
In a widely shared and controversial post to Truth Social on Monday morning, President Trump blasted communities across the country that are rallying against data centers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan, for a three-stroke margin.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday officially signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.
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.
The University of Michigan Board of Regents confirmed C. Cybele Raver as its president-elect with a unanimous vote on Tuesday.
A video of youth football coaches fighting in Pennsylvania is making national headlines. Mark Strassmann reports.
Hot and humid conditions begin today with chances for storms, too. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we can expect over the next few days.
Michigan entrepreneurs Bob Thompson and his wife, Ellen Thompson, have been living the American Dream as they made a fortune selling their company, Thompson McCully, and then a second enterprise.