Lions Defensive Backs Coach Tony Oden Excited For Competition At Cornerback
Detroit has made a point this offseason to make sure the team will not be in trouble if Bentley or Lawson cannot get healthy.
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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.
"Don't the speed fool you," Diggs said after Detroit drafted him in the sixth round. "Don't let the height fool you. I'm a competitor."
With offseason workouts underway, the draft over and rookie mini-camp around the corner, the Lions made some jersey number announcements.
Former Detroit Lion and current Miami Dolphin Ndamukong Suh is an extraordinary football player as well as a savvy business man.
"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.
Carter started 12 games as a junior and recorded 41 tackles, defended 10 passes, intercepted a pass and forced a fumble.
With their first three moves of the NFL draft, the Detroit Lions backed up their talk about plans to improve their run game.
Tomlinson moved to the U.S. from Jamaica when he was 11, after growing up in a crowded home on the Caribbean island.
Abdullah rushed for 1,611 yards and 19 touchdowns on 264 attempts as a senior.
By adding two new offensive linemen, the Detroit Lions bolstered one area of concern. But there are still some more positions of need.
AAA says Michigan's gas prices are down 24 cents from Sept. 21, with regular unleaded fuel averaging $4.69 per gallon.
A boil water advisory continues in the Village of Romeo, where a water main break occurred on Saturday.
As the war with Iran hits the 7-month mark, Trump tells Axios he expects talks to resume despite neither side signaling willingness to change demands.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
An investigation is ongoing after police in Lansing, Michigan, said they found "what appeared to be" human remains that are believed to be several years old on Saturday.
AAA says Michigan's gas prices are down 24 cents from Sept. 21, with regular unleaded fuel averaging $4.69 per gallon.
Three males are dead and four other people are injured after a shooting at an "after-hours" location in Detroit Sunday morning.
Police in Warren, Michigan, are investigating after a flea market vendor was fatally struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon.
A boil water advisory continues in the Village of Romeo, where a water main break occurred on Saturday.
As the war with Iran hits the 7-month mark, Trump tells Axios he expects talks to resume despite neither side signaling willingness to change demands.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
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."
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2026-27 season Saturday night with its annual opening night gala.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The wounded victims were identified as four 18-year-old men, five 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old women, according to the sheriff's office.
AI experts discuss the risks inherent in artificial intelligence teaching itself to become smarter; and whether recent declarations of AI's threat to humanity are to be taken seriously.
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
Konnor Griffin homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates recorded their first winning season in eight years with a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday in the final game for both teams.
Jahmyr Gibbs had a go-ahead 11-yard reception with 2:25 left for his third touchdown of the game and the Detroit Lions held on to beat the New York Jets 31-24 on Sunday.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Sunday's game.
Michigan State fell 31-13 to undefeated Nebraska in the Big Ten opener for both teams Saturday as quarterback Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns for the Cornhuskers.
No. 18 Michigan fell to No. 17 Iowa, 20-19, on a game-ending 16-yard touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee on Saturday.
Data centers, politics and civility are the focus of this week's Michigan Matters.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
Gas prices have dropped 24 cents from last week, AAA says. Detroit police are investigating a weekend shooting that killed three and injured four. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Happy Monday Family! A little morning fog then plenty of sunshine today with afternoon temps reaching to around 75°. Mostly clear overnight with patchy fog, more sun tomorrow with highs around 76°. Mid 70’s expected most of the week, next chance for rain arrives Thursday-Friday then cooler and dry this weekend.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored three times in the team's 31-24 victory over the New York Jets at Ford Field on Sunday. Hear what he and quarterback Jared Goff had to say following the game.
Travel delays continue to be a concern as a Nor’easter hammers the East Coast. Hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled. In the region, roads have been impacted by downed trees and flooding. Lindsey Riser shows what’s happening and what travelers need to know.
The 16th annual St. Baldrick’s Shave-A-Thon took place in Livonia on Sunday. Volunteers raised money for children battling cancer and had their heads shaved as a show of support.