Report: Lions Hire Joe Lombardi, Grandson Of Vince Lombardi, As New Offensive Coordinator
Before the Lions snatched Lombardi up, he had spent seven years with the New Orleans Saints, the last five as the team's quarterback coach.
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Before the Lions snatched Lombardi up, he had spent seven years with the New Orleans Saints, the last five as the team's quarterback coach.
The most automatic play in football might be coming to an end. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Monday that the league is considering a proposal to eliminate extra points.
I'm actually extremely jealous of the Browns today because they have yet to hire a head coach, a position I wish the Lions were still in.
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.
It's been almost one month since severe weather swept through Metro Detroit, with some communities experiencing destructive straight-line winds.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office charged an 18-year-old woman from Detroit in connection with a crash that injured a 27-year-old woman.
A Detroit man is charged after authorities say he fatally struck a vendor with a vehicle following a dispute over a power washer in Warren.
A former dispatcher and lieutenant for the Detroit Fire Department is accused of alerting her family of an impending search warrant last year and lying to authorities about it.
Nearly 40 brides say they are seeking answers from Sip of Eden after reporting canceled services, difficulty obtaining refunds and concerns that the company would not show up for their weddings.
It's been almost one month since severe weather swept through Metro Detroit, with some communities experiencing destructive straight-line winds.
A former dispatcher and lieutenant for the Detroit Fire Department is accused of alerting her family of an impending search warrant last year and lying to authorities about it.
Detroit police say a suspect has been arrested in a mass shooting that left three people dead and injured four others at an "after-hours" strip club.
Nearly 40 brides say they are seeking answers from Sip of Eden after reporting canceled services, difficulty obtaining refunds and concerns that the company would not show up for their weddings.
The University of Michigan will pause a controversial "grade covering" policy intended to start in fall 2027 for some students.
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.
Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, in February and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.
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.
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.
A Detroit man is charged after authorities say he fatally struck a vendor with a vehicle following a dispute over a power washer in Warren.
A Michigan woman is calling for hate crime charges after she alleges that a group of men threatened and harassed her with racial slurs.
Showers pick up starting Wednesday evening with warmer air through Thursday.
It's been almost one month since severe weather came through Metro Detroit, with some communities seeing destructive straight-line winds. One area that hit hard was a neighborhood in Madison Heights. Some residents are still displaced by the damage.
Nearly 40 brides say they are seeking answers from Sip of Eden after reporting canceled services, difficulty obtaining refunds and concerns that the company would not show up for their weddings.