Lions May Lean On RB Williams In Thin Backfield
Keiland Williams was with the Washington Redskins a year ago, believing he had a shot to start after showing signs of promise as a rookie.
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Keiland Williams was with the Washington Redskins a year ago, believing he had a shot to start after showing signs of promise as a rookie.
Bentley was one of three defensive backs the Lions drafted in April to bolster a secondary that struggled late in the season and in Detroit's 45-28 wildcard loss to New Orleans.
The Detroit Lions won every preseason game last year and went on to make the playoffs for the first time since the 1999 season.
The Detroit Lions can't hold on to a 14-3 half-time lead as the Cleveland Browns come from behind to win 19-17 during the pre-season opener on Friday night.
Sunday's practice is open to the general public. Gates will open at 2 p.m. and access is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
That battle at cornerback is by far the most highly-contested, while 20 out of 22 starters return from last season. This roster is much harder for younger players to make than a few years ago.
"You prepare yourself as much as you can, but you have to learn on the fly," Stafford said.
I've lived in the Detroit area my entire life. I'm a lifelong Lions fan.
The Detroit Lions say a 9-year-old Detroit boy nicknamed the "Lemonade Kid" will be their special guest at the preseason opener at Ford Field, when the team hosts the Cleveland Browns.
The Detroit Lions are in a rare position of being a team that's expected to succeed.
"All athletes think we can play another sport, but we really can't. Most of us think we can play in the NBA but we really can't."
The Detroit Lions have confirmed today that starting safety Louis Delmas has had a surgical procedure performed on his knee.
The Chicago Bears signed receiver Rashied Davis to a one-year contract to replace the retired Devin Thomas.
Like most NFL rookies, Riley Reiff's training camp improvement has been slow, but steady.
Fred Matua, the former Southern California lineman who started at guard on the Trojans' 2003 and 2004 national championship teams, died Sunday. He was 28.
Detroit Lions spokesman Bill Keenist confirmed Cliff Avril signed his tender Sunday morning.
Today NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell came to the Lions open practice and was joined by the legendary John Madden.
Let me take this opportunity to applaud Lions linebacker Justin Durant.
What did Goodell plan to say to Leshoure and Fairley? "You are an NFL player and you have to conduct yourself a certain way and hold yourself to that standard."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league has met with the players' union and teams about what can be done after a series of offseason arrests.
Durant responded to a question about whether he would boycott the restaurant if they came out in support of slavery. The answer? The chicken's "too tasty."
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley's court hearing on a marijuana possession charge in Alabama has been delayed until Nov. 27.
Comments on the Detroit Lions by the AP Pro32 panel
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew says he's a little surprised and disappointed Jahvid Best hasn't been cleared to participate in training camp.
I haven't personally interviewed every player on the Detroit Lions roster but the players that I haven't talked with one-on-one I've heard interviewed by somebody at some point.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
In Michigan, those with ties to Iran are worried for their loved ones back home. While one expert predicted that the president would stand down.
Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.
A Highland Park, Michigan, man accused of firing a weapon at an officer during a home invasion pleaded no contest on Tuesday to eight felonies, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for over 10 years.
A parade and celebration honoring the University of Michigan men's basketball national championship team will take place Saturday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.
A party atmosphere spilled out onto the University of Michigan campus and the streets of Ann Arbor Monday night.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
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.
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.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.
Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for over 10 years.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Michigan continues to play a large role in shaping the nation's future, especially in presidential elections.
According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the herds are located in Alpena and Presque counties. The department says the cases were detected during annual surveillance tests.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Zach Werenski scored in the shootout to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Tuesday night, ending a six-game skid.
A parade and celebration honoring the University of Michigan men's basketball national championship team will take place Saturday.
Fans welcomed the NCAA men's basketball champions – the University of Michigan Wolverines – back home in Ann Arbor on Tuesday afternoon.
A party atmosphere spilled out onto the University of Michigan campus and the streets of Ann Arbor Monday night.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
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.
Detroit native Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" is set to replace Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" time slot.
Six preliminary exams are scheduled for a former Detroit police sergeant accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting multiple young women.
We warm up this week with more rain likely on Friday.
Michigan Wolverine fans welcomed the men's basketball team on Tuesday, a day after the team won the national championship. And now the city of Ann Arbor and the university is preparing for a parade.
Hours after he gave a Tuesday night deadline for a deal with Iran, President Trump said on Truth Social that he agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE." In Michigan, those with ties to Iran are worried for their loved ones back home. While one expert predicted that the president would stand down.