Now Healthy, Calvin Johnson Asks Golden Tate To Deliver Super Bowl Message To Obama
It looks like the health issues are in the rearview mirror for Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson.
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It looks like the health issues are in the rearview mirror for Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson.
A rookie wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, TJ Jones has plenty of company at the position. Starters Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate lead the group, and Jones will contend with a plethora of more experienced backups for a spot on the 53-man roster.
The Detroit Lions have signed third-round draft pick Travis Swanson to a four-year contract.
He signed Jay-Z to handle his media relations. He might want to stop by Hova's office for a meeting.
The Pistons are doomed. Don't feel bad for them, they did it to themselves.
He seemed to be suggesting that he could have told Detroit he would not sign if the Lions drafted him, similar to what Eli Manning did in 2004 when he said he did not want to play for the San Diego Chargers.
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said Fairley's absence was related to an injury, one that evidently necessitated surgery.
Several factors could give Corey Fuller a chance to stand out and make the 2014 roster.
James Franklin spoke about his interactions with Michael Sam, the seventh-round draft pick who is the first openly gay player in the NFL.
Lucas said he accepted Detroit's offer about 15 minutes after the draft concluded.
Known as a running quarterback, Franklin revealed Sunday that he really does not like to run.
Caldwell has made it clear he would like for Suh to be present but maintains that Suh's absence does not reflect a lack of leadership.
After the first day of rookie mini-camp, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell gave a good report on first-round pick Eric Ebron.
"I didn't care if I had to go to Alaska to play," Lucas said. "I just wanted to play for the NFL."
I hope I'm wrong, but the Lions' offseason so far has been a disaster, and the time that's past since the seventh round of the draft hasn't salved that sinking feeling.
Defensively, Detroit parted ways with linebacker Jon Morgan, cornerback Nate Ness and safety Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.
Here is your one-stop shop for all stats and highlight videos for all of the 2014 Detroit Lions draft picks.
"I'm an SEC guy," offensive line coach Jeremiah Washburn said Friday. "I make no apologies about it.
The Detroit Lions first laid eyes on linebacker Kyle Van Noy long before this past offseason.
Not many high school kids get offered a college football scholarship without ever having played high school football.
The Detroit Lions have selected Arkansas center Travis Swanson in the third round of the NFL draft.
The Detroit Lions have selected Brigham Young outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy in the second round of the NFL draft.
Ebron did not know for sure it would happen, but he had a feeling the odds were good he would end up in Detroit.
The Detroit Lions love the possibilities that come with their new tight end Eric Ebron.
The decision came after almost 100 residents packed a meeting room that lacked seating.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
The proposal has faced opposition from residents, with an online petition garnering hundreds of signatures.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
A 19-year-old Ann Arbor man is facing a charge of illegal possession of a machine gun after federal authorities discovered social media posts, one of which was possibly linked to a shooting in Detroit.
The decision came after almost 100 residents packed a meeting room that lacked seating.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
An event organizer says those concerns are based on major misconception about drag as an art form.
Clintondale High School canceled the dance after the Michigan State Police and the Ok2Say hotline notified school officials about an hour before the event.
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.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
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.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Good morning Family! Looking at another lovely day with plenty of sunshine with temps in the upper 80's. Friday looks hot with a high of 90° partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms moving in late Friday into Saturday. Sunday things clear once again. partly
A rezoning meeting in Taylor, Michigan, ended in chaos after a heated exchange between residents and city officials, prompting the meeting to be shut down.
Police arrested an armed man on Wednesday after he allegedly pulled out a gun and made threats at the Henry Ford Warren Hospital.
The heat kicks up a notch toward the weekend where rain chances return.
The mother of a 34-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Livonia is speaking out.