Teammates Say Nate Burleson Doing Well, Eager To Return To Lions
His season shockingly shortened by a car accident that broke both bones in his left forearm, Nate Burleson has teammates missing him on and off the field.
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His season shockingly shortened by a car accident that broke both bones in his left forearm, Nate Burleson has teammates missing him on and off the field.
"It's easy to have a dislike for those guys," Johnson said with a laugh. "It's not hard at all."
With Chicago coming to town Sunday, Bush says ball security is more important than ever.
Shifting a goofy, guilty glance side to side before bursting into a grin, Detroit Lions rookie tight end Joseph Fauria admitted to practicing his 'N Sync touchdown dance moves in the mirror.
Even those most critical of the idea of drafting a punter had to appreciate Sam Martin's performance Sunday.
Students had a chance to play games like foursquare and jump rope with Lions mascot Roary and former Lions safety, native Detroiter Ron Rice.
Stephen Tulloch responded vaguely to many questions about the night of Nate Burleson's car crash, but on one topic he was perfectly clear.
"Any time you're in a highway accident, there's potential for worse than broken bones," Schwartz said.
Burleson was at fault in the one-car crash, Shaw said; but no ticket was issued.
Lt. Mike Shaw said no tests for alcohol or drugs were administered at the scene of the incident because Burleson did not exhibit any signs of being under the influence.
The Detroit Lions returned from their latest road trip with a bit more legitimacy.
Defensive linemen Andre Fluellen's on-again, off-again relationship with the Detroit Lions is on again. Going into his sixth year in the NFL, Fluellen has spent parts of every season with the Lions, and he has returned yet again.
For a player not even selected in the draft, Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell sure is making an impression.
Standing up at the podium, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz looked a little peeved at the inquiry about his hurling of his headset.
The Detroit Lions were already dealing with a major injury on offense when they sustained a big one on defense.
The Detroit Lions knew nothing about success in Washington. Through 21 trips to the nation's capital, they owned an 0-fer.
Most entertainingly for Detroit Lions fans, undrafted rookie free agent tight end Joseph Fauria snagged another touchdown pass - and executed another touchdown dance.
Maybe - just maybe - the Lions offense is not completely inept without Reggie Bush after all.
The Detroit Lions took advantage of a pair of fourth-quarter bobbles, including one by Robert Griffin III, in a 27-20 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Redskins' struggling defense might catch a break if the Detroit Lions' Reggie Bush is unable to play.
Far from being resentful of his declining status, the 33-year-old Mathis takes care to build up his young teammates.
Asked how he can get players to play the ball instead of the receiver, Cunningham – a 44-year coaching veteran – laughs, and there is a measure of scorn in the sound.
"The Lions will not only win, but win big," Valenti said.
Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew has struggled to hold onto the football recently, and head coach Jim Schwartz said Thursday that Pettigrew needs to be more consistent with his catches, although his value is in more than just those plays.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a coalition effort to grow Detroit's population through a $500,000 housing program and raised the city employee minimum wage to $21.45 an hour starting in July.
Elliot Cadeau alerted medical staff that he may have had an allergic reaction to something that he ate.
City officials said no injuries have been reported and that the fire is under control.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
City officials said no injuries have been reported and that the fire is under control.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
A lawsuit filed this month accuses the driver of assaulting a 17-year-old after a road encounter in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, leaving the teen with a concussion and unable to attend school.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A new executive order would require states to send eligible voter lists to the U.S. Postal Service, and anyone not on the list would not receive a ballot, raising concerns about voter access in Detroit and Michigan.
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
Elliot Cadeau alerted medical staff that he may have had an allergic reaction to something that he ate.
Aday Mara was on his tiptoes when he helped cut down the nets in Crisler Arena a few weeks ago after a win against rival Michigan State, celebrating Michigan's Big Ten championship.
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored first-period goals as the Penguins raced past Detroit 5-1.
They're in Ann Arbor for an education, and they said this is the type of learning you won't find in any classroom.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel called a new executive order an unconstitutional attempt to control state voting laws, saying the president cannot direct how Michigan runs elections.
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced a coalition effort to grow Detroit's population through a $500,000 housing program and raised the city employee minimum wage to $21.45 an hour starting in July.
Michigan junior point guard Elliot Cadeau was taken off a team bus Wednesday afternoon before the team departed for Indianapolis and evaluated for an allergic reaction, university officials said.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
A Michigan man accused of calling in a fake bomb threat that halted a Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit Metro Airport in June 2025 has pleaded guilty to federal charges.