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Last August, Tom Kowalski, who covered the Lions for Mlive.com and Booth Newspapers and who was revered by fans and colleagues for his wonderful coverage as a journalist, died suddenly at the age of 51 from heart failure.
Coach Jim Schwartz characterized his team's entire offseason program as "outstanding."
Mikel Leshoure took the handoff from Matthew Stafford. He made two quick jukes and then burst through the line and sprinted toward the end zone.
Though we've seen several different franchised players pick up long-term deals this offseason (Titans safety Michael Griffin was the latest on Tuesday), we've also seen plenty of unhappy franchise-tagged players not get new deals.
Pete Prisco, a national NFL writer for CBSsports.com, recently ranked Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh as the most overrated player in the NFL, stating that he merely just "got blocked" last season.
Former NFL defensive lineman Alonzo Spellman has been released from the Tulsa County Jail after pleading no contest to a variety of charges.
Is Tim Tebow overrated? Of course, he is.
With just over five weeks to go before training camp begins for the Lions in Allen Park, here's five storylines to watch for in the coming months.
It was just another play at another minicamp practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park.
Linebacker Stephen Tulloch (knee), safety Louis Delmas (ankle), rookie cornerback Chris Greewood (leg) and receiver Nate Hughes (leg) have been held out of minicamp.
Are the Lions gently easing jack-of-all-trades return ace Stefan Logan out of the picture?
The Detroit Lions' third year running back Jahvid Best sat down with Jamie Samuelson Friday to talk about the 2012/13 season.
The good news is that the Lions return 10-of-11 starters on defense this upcoming season.
So it's official. Mikel Leshoure will not be playing against the Rams or against the 9ers in prime time.
The NFL will award $2.5 million in grants for new or refurbished football fields in 15 cities.
The Detroit Lions took a hit to their roster Wednesday and another one could be coming in what has turned into an offseason marred by off-field trouble.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a memo to all club personnel -- not just players -- about the danger of driving while impaired. The memo was called "Responsibility and Safety."
Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure has been suspended for two games without pay and will have to give up two more game checks for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew says his goal is to sign Cliff Avril to a long-term contract.
"There has to be accountability, there will be accountability," said Detroit Lions' Tom Lewand.
Today the Detroit Lions kicked off the Inaugural Detroit Lions/Kevin VanDam Charity Fishing Tournament presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Aaron Berry says he doesn't want to let the Detroit Lions down for giving him a chance to start at cornerback.
It's well documented that Lions QB Matt Stafford grew up and played baseball with NL CY Young winner Clayton Kershaw back in Texas.
The Lions agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent wide receiver Jarett Dillard.
