Lions Hire Teryl Austin, Retain Seven Coaches From Schwartz's Staff
Caldwell met the media and made his inaugural address Wednesday, and Friday it seems he is well on his way to having his staff in place.
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Caldwell met the media and made his inaugural address Wednesday, and Friday it seems he is well on his way to having his staff in place.
Just calm down. It's a long time before the Lions get going again. You can put away the anger and frustration for a few months. Don't worry; you can visit it again in the spring when the draft happens.
Clayton Kershaw just received the most lucrative contract in MLB history, and Scott Boras is probably rubbing his hands together in glee.
"We had to be honest," Lewand said. "The narrative was out there, and we honestly had two Plan A's. They were two really good coaches."
Caldwell may have just arrived in Detroit, but he seems poised to get to work immediately.
"The second-half collapse ... was incredibly disappointing," Ford Jr. said. "That was something that obviously we couldn't live with."
Jim Caldwell's body of work put him in a position to get another chance to be an NFL coach.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson recently had surgeries on his right knee and a finger.
He's made a commitment to media and fans that the days of the Lions being selfish are over. Let's hope it works.
"As I had an opportunity to look at this situation from afar as this job opened up ... I believe, without question, this is the best fit for me," Caldwell said.
"I think people are going to be happy that he's their coach in the next couple years."
After the Chargers lost to the Broncos over the weekend, it was a waiting game until Ken Whisenhunt was named as the Lions' 26th head coach.
Ken Whisenhunt is at a point in his NFL career where chemistry is really important to him, feeling comfortable with an organization.
The San Diego Chargers promoted quarterbacks coach Frank Reich to offensive coordinator on Tuesday.
The Detroit Lions have hired Jim Caldwell as their new coach but he wasn't their first choice.
"Martin called me and said we're looking for a leader who can help turn our locker room into a winning one and to help us get the most out of our investment in Matthew Stafford," Dungy recalled in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.
The Lions are holding a press conference Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Ford Field to introduce Caldwell as the new coach.
Earlier today I posted tweets from fans in response to the Detroit Lions hiring Jim Caldwell.
Below you will find the good, the bad and the ugly fan reactions to the hiring of Jim Caldwell.
After five years under Jim Schwartz, a new era begins for the Detroit Lions.
The Lions need an unknown third Harbaugh who is living in the shadow of his brothers John & Jim and was born for greatness.
Caldwell may be leaving the Ravens whether he gets offered a head coaching job or not, according to ESPN.
The personnel director for the Detroit Lions Brian Xanders is reportedly a candidate for the Miami Dolphins vacant GM job.
I don't know for a fact that Stafford is the reason Whisenhunt decided not to come to Detroit, but I'm betting it had a lot to do with it!
The Minnesota Vikings have moved into the home stretch of their search for a head coach and Cincinnati defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has emerged as a favorite.
Across Metro Detroit, from Allen Park to Dearborn Heights and Westland to Madison Heights, many residents have had frustrations with Priority Waste.
Crews in Lapeer County, Michigan, responded to a massive fire at the Pallets N More facility on Thursday.
School officials say "additional security measures" will be in place during the graduation ceremony.
A Metro Detroit man and former leader of a notorious motorcycle club has started a nonprofit organization for at-risk youth after serving more than a decade in prison.
James Burke is charged with two counts of manslaughter after his police cruiser crashed into a vehicle, killing two men inside.
Michigan Democrats are demanding that President Trump allow the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge across the Detroit River.
Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade from the team, ESPN NHL insider Emily Kaplan said on Thursday afternoon.
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
A Michigan father has been charged in a fatal Thanksgiving Day head-on crash that resulted in the death of his 5-year-old daughter.
A man was critically injured in the aftermath of a crash Thursday in Detroit during which a vehicle ended up on top of two parked vehicles.
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.
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
The Senate is holding a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
From a Dearborn Heights caterer sending personal savings to a Troy woman supporting displaced relatives, metro Detroit's Lebanese American community is mobilizing financial support as the conflict in Lebanon displaces more than 1 million people.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
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.
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.
Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade from the team, ESPN NHL insider Emily Kaplan said on Thursday afternoon.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law is out for the season with a torn knee ligament.
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.
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.
Across Metro Detroit, from Allen Park to Dearborn Heights and Westland to Madison Heights, many residents have had frustrations with Priority Waste. It got so bad in St. Clair Shores that the city voted to use another provider.
Heat and humidity will climb Friday before rain returns in the evening.
A man was critically injured after a crash Thursday in Detroit during which a vehicle ended up on top of two parked vehicles, the fire department said.
A Dollar Tree store that is planned for a vacant lot in Birmingham, Michigan, has gotten some mixed reactions from residents.
The Detroit Lions are into their second week of organized team activities. Meanwhile, rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law suffered a torn ACL, putting him out for the rest of the season.