Mayhew Says, In Hindsight, He Would Do 'About 1,000 Things' Differently In Pursuit Of Suh
"You make decisions in real time," Mayhew said, "and I feel good about every decision that we made every step along the way."
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"You make decisions in real time," Mayhew said, "and I feel good about every decision that we made every step along the way."
"It was as important [for us to get him] as it was Detroit trying to keep him," Ross said at the owners meetings.
Just like the Detroit Lions did years ago, Kiper took quarterback Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick.
"Familiarity is key," Mathis said. "Having guys that you're familiar with, already be in sync, that's huge."
Mathis believes concern about head trauma might keep some people away from football, but he doubts it will tangibly impact the league.
"I don't think any other team I considered too strongly," Mathis said. "I wanted to remain in Detroit if I was to play again."
Of 18 rule proposals by NFL clubs, 13 involved instant replay.
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said last month at the NFL combine that Detroit wanted to hold onto Mathis, 34,
Before meeting with the Lions, Walker had visits to other teams lined up, but he liked what he saw in Detroit.
The Lions gave Gurley a physical when he visited Monday, according to the team website.
"He had to take the highest bid, that's how he always looked at it, and the Lions were never going to be the highest bidder," Birkett said.
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford and his fiance Kelly Hall are all set to tie the knot.
Bush visited the team Wednesday and could be seen touring outside Levi's Stadium with new San Francisco coach Jim Tomsula.
Before the draft: Suh signed with Maximum Sports Management and agent Roosevelt Barnes.
Fairley's deal is for one year and $5 million, according to Ian Rapoport. With incentives, Fairley could make up to $7.5 million.
Mayhew or Lewand will speak on the matter at some point, though perhaps not until the owners meetings later this month.
The Detroit Lions' website says the team has agreed to a one-year deal with defensive lineman Tyrunn Walker on Thursday night.
"It might come up in some context," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello wrote in an email. "It is certainly something that teams want to discuss."
Kyle Meinke of MLive reported Thursday the Lions have not spoken with Mosley, a 10-year veteran, since after the season ended.
Like Sims, however, Blalock is 31 years old, so neither player would be a long-term option.
Posing for cameras following his celebratory news conference, Ndamukong Suh tried on a Miami Dolphins cap, shook his head and removed it.
"I've never hung out with him off-field, but he's a great guy," Ngata said in an interview for the Stoney and Bill Show on 97.1 The Ticket.
Thirteen years after he started his NFL career in Minnesota as an undrafted rookie, Shaun Hill has returned to the Vikings as a veteran mentor.
"I could really give good three years without falling back or losing anything," Ngata said Wednesday.
News broke Sunday, during the three-day negotiating period that precedes free agency, that Suh and the Dolphins had come to an agreement.
A Metro Detroit resident has claimed the title of Miss Michigan, being crowned on Saturday night.
Michigan Democratic House members have introduced three bills that would create infrastructure to study reparations, establish a state office and track data for descendants of enslaved Americans.
A Brighton, Michigan, man bicycling his way across the state to raise awareness about Alzheimer's wrapped up his weeklong ride on Sunday.
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.
A Brighton, Michigan, man bicycling his way across the state to raise awareness about Alzheimer's wrapped up his weeklong ride on Sunday.
Michigan Democratic House members have introduced three bills that would create infrastructure to study reparations, establish a state office and track data for descendants of enslaved Americans.
A 77-year-old woman is in the hospital after the SUV she was driving crashed into a tree in Oakland Township, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Here's what to know ahead of the annual event in downtown Detroit.
A Metro Detroit resident has claimed the title of Miss Michigan, being crowned on Saturday night.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was "trying to fight everybody" on a Sunday flight, a pilot said.
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said he expects a diplomatic solution with Iran to fail, though he noted that he would "rather try diplomacy than take it off the table."
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.
Mellissa Channell-Watkins, a Plymouth, Michigan, native, and two other defenders have signed with PWHL Detroit, the team said on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
Heavy rain at times, with higher totals near the Ohio border
A resort in Switzerland is playing host to high-level teams from the U.S. and Iran as the two countries launch talks to negotiate the fate of Iran’s nuclear program. The public messaging from the two sides has led to some conflicting statements with the meetings now underway. Taurean Small reports.
A Brighton, Michigan, man bicycling his way across Michigan to raise awareness and money for Alzheimer’s suicide prevention wrapped up his weeklong ride on Sunday. CBS News Detroit’s Alysia Burgio shares his journey from Detroit’s Belle Isle.
A special Father’s Day gathering in Detroit on Sunday took people on a nostalgic journey about summer memories in communities of color.
The 68th running of the Ford Fireworks show is happening on Monday night in Detroit. CBS News Detroit’s Julia Avant explains what you need to know.