Raiola Says Offense Still Has Plenty To Prove
Looking at the names on the Lions' roster, it might be tempting to pencil that group in among the best in the NFL before the season starts.
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Looking at the names on the Lions' roster, it might be tempting to pencil that group in among the best in the NFL before the season starts.
"I thought he was just going to give it to me to give it to me," Slay said, laughing.
Calvin Johnson and Eric Ebron could begin the preseason on the sideline.
Another former Lion Damien Woody will also participate on the show.
Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer will start the exhibition opener in Detroit, giving him the first chance to impress before rookie Johnny Manziel takes the field.
The Detroit Lions appear to be thin on talent at cornerback, counting on veteran Rashean Mathis and second-year pro Darius Slay to be starters.
Stephen Tulloch said fans can expect to see a better defense in 2014 than they saw in 2013.
First-round pick Eric Ebron is listed as third among tight ends, and second-round pick Kyle Van Noy is the primary backup to Ashlee Palmer.
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One of the factors to success this season will be the continuation of the unprecedented effectiveness of the Lions offensive line.
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It caused a bit of a scare Monday when projected starting cornerback Darius Slay left practice accompanied by a trainer.
Clearly confident, Ebron still knows he has plenty of room for improvement, but that is the point of preseason.
"They have everything here to be successful," Luther Elliss said at training camp Monday.
The Lions will lean on Ihedigbo and Quin to shape a secondary that still has no clear-cut starters on the corners.
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Rookie Nate Freese and Italian-born Giorgio Tavecchio are vying for the job a season after the Lions signed veteran David Akers to replace the retired Jason Hanson.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley won't spend time in jail after being convicted of drunken driving and reckless driving in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama.
Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell took players — by position group — out to dinner during the offseason and allowed them to pick their favorite restaurants in the Motor City.
The Detroit Lions have claimed wide receiver Quintin Payton off waivers from Tampa Bay.
A big, bruising complement to the speedy Reggie Bush last season, Bell played in all 16 games and recorded 650 rushing yards.
Ndamukong Suh has said many times before that his focus is on the team and not him personally.
Matthew Stafford became the Detroit Lions' all-time leading passer last season.
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick is in no hurry to jump on the Theo Riddick bandwagon.
Calvin Johnson still exhibits freakish talent and relentless work ethic, and the Lions want to keep him that way.
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.
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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.
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