Jim Caldwell Confirms Calvin Johnson Will Play Friday
Generally speaking, Caldwell said to expect most of the first string to play the entire first half and come back out for the second half.
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Generally speaking, Caldwell said to expect most of the first string to play the entire first half and come back out for the second half.
Oakland Raiders rookie quarterback Derek Carr avoided a serious rib injury from a hard hit that knocked him out of an exhibition game against the Detroit Lions.
Matt McGloin tossed a 19-yard TD pass to Brice Butler with 6 seconds to go to give the Oakland Raiders a 27-26 win over the Lions in a preseason game Friday night.
There's a bit of turmoil on the inside of the Detroit Lions' defensive line.
The Detroit Lions' struggles last season cost Jim Schwartz his job, and another disappointing season could do GM Martin Mayhew in. When Lions fans and NFL analysts discussed the team's issues and needs, the secondary came up more often that not.
Mayhew and Lewand have shot down any possibility of trading the defensive tackle.
During Lions practice today, Jim Caldwell decided to add a little extra pressure and motivation to the kicking competition between Nate Freese and Giorgio Tavecchio.
According to the ALS Association, that organization and its 38 chapters have received $4 million in donations between July 29 and Aug. 12.
Fairley, whose fifth-year option the Lions declined to pick up after an inconsistent 2013, refused to talk with reporters after practice.
Fellow Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew has told reporters Fauria does a better job blocking than people give him credit for.
Mosley did not want to make too much of the redistribution of reps, and he said he does not know if he is a starter.
Caldwell agreed that there was a cheerfulness to practice, but he thought it had little to do with the tunes.
"The goal is to have a career year and really ride off in the sunset the way I need to - full 16 games," Burleson said.
Matthew Stafford played just one series Saturday night, and to say the offense looked shaky with Dan Orlovsky would be an understatement.
Manziel's initial entrance into the game came with 7:32 remaining in the second quarter.
Kellen Moore threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Corey Fuller with 1:05 remaining in the game, and Giorgio Tavecchio made the long extra point to give the Lions the one-point win.
Johnson, who had surgery on a finger and on a knee in the offseason, has been monitored closely by new Lions head coach Jim Caldwell.
This is no ordinary exhibition game.
NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent set out this offseason to visit with all 21 "at-risk" players.
Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi hesitated to label Ogletree definitively as the number three wide receiver, but he spoke highly of him.
The Lions open the preseason against the Browns on Saturday night at Ford Field.
Detroit rookie Nevin Lawson has enough to worry about before his first preseason game, so he isn't too caught up in all the hoopla about Johnny Manziel.
Detroit Lions running back and former college sensation Reggie Bush knows what it means to make the jump to the NFL amid an intense frenzy of hype.
"I've seen it win us a Super Bowl, so it works," Reggie Bush said of the new Lions offense. "It definitely works."
Florence played for the Carolina Panthers last season and recorded 26 tackles and two interceptions in 14 games.
The University of Michigan will pause a controversial "grade covering" policy intended to start in fall 2027 for some students.
A Metro Detroit man will serve two years in federal prison over a $2.18 million fraud scheme involving pandemic assistance funds.
While the number of printed absentee ballots that omitted the Belleville Area District Library board races is not yet available, it could be close to 10,000.
Flock cameras will no longer be used in South Lyon after the city council voted Monday night to remove them.
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and Brad Keselowski have announced that he will leave the team after the season.
The University of Michigan will pause a controversial "grade covering" policy intended to start in fall 2027 for some students.
Flock cameras will no longer be used in South Lyon after the city council voted Monday night to remove them.
Police have launched an investigation after a toddler was found with a loaded gun at a daycare in Canton Township. Police say the child's parent was arrested
A hearing is taking place in Monroe County that could determine if the woman who was convicted over the deadly Swan Boat Club birthday party crash gets a new trial.
Athletics player Zack Gelof sued the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for unspecified damages over an injury at Comerica Park.
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."
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
Church and community leaders called Monday a day of remembrance, healing and looking to the future.
Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.
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.
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and Brad Keselowski have announced that he will leave the team after the season.
Athletics player Zack Gelof sued the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for unspecified damages over an injury at Comerica Park.
The Detroit Lions' offense is built around big plays in both the passing and running games.
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died. He was 90. Johncock died from natural causes Monday at his home in South Branch, Michigan.
While the skateboard may be gone, Tony Hawk's impact on Detroit's skateboarding community remains.
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.
Lindsay Clancy was back in court Tuesday for the first time since her high-profile murder trial ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury on Sept. 4.
The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened. Lilia Luciano reports.
Flock cameras will no longer be used in South Lyon after the city council voted Monday night to remove them.
A plane full of skydivers - some of whom had EMT training - happened to be in the area when another plane crashed into a Wisconsin cornfield on Sunday. Here's what they decided to do.
President Trump will host top technology industry leaders at the White House amid growing concerns about artificial intelligence. CBS News has this report.