Eric Thomas: Money Grabber
In the past, the Lions would have totally screwed this up. They would have tried to outsmart the system, thinking that the smart move would be to get Calving Johnson for less than Calvin Johnson money.
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In the past, the Lions would have totally screwed this up. They would have tried to outsmart the system, thinking that the smart move would be to get Calving Johnson for less than Calvin Johnson money.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent quarterback Dan Orlovsky to a two-year contract.
Calvin Johnson got the biggest contract in NFL history Wednesday, and he wasn't even a free agent
A humble Calvin Johnson discussed his Mega-tron deal at a press conference Wednesday at the Lions practice facility in Allen Park. Watch the video here.
Calvin Johnson got the biggest contract in NFL history Wednesday, and he wasn't even a free agent.
Contract negotiations are always a little prolonged, aren't they?
"Why don't you tell him yourself?" Karsch asked Tabari, who didn't know Johnson was on another line. "I heard him, I appreciate it," Johnson said, laughing.
Remember when some people worried that Calvin Johnson would be on the first plane out-of-town once his first contract expired?
Your Detroit Lions have signed WR Calvin Johnson to a seven-year extension, keeping Megatron in the Motor City until 2019.
The Lions announced they made tender offers to three of their four restricted free agents.
Here's a look at some of the Lions roster concerns going into the start of free agency in the NFL.
Detroit wide receiver Nate Burleson was happy to help out when the Lions wanted him to restructure his contract to help keep some of their key players.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in New Orleans said Payton made a second call saying there would be "severe consequences" if the "stupid southern team keeps winning."
To understand general manager Martin Mayhew's insistence on re-signing defensive end Cliff Avril, even at the risk of losing Tulloch, you have to understand his philosophy on building defenses.
After mostly providing the Detroit Lions with headaches off the field, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh provided relief Monday.
Defensive end Cliff Avril will be a Lion next season, the non-exclusive franchise tag worth about $10.6 million virtually guarantees that, but it doesn't solve any of general manager Martin Mayhew's other short- or long-term problems.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was pulled over Thursday afternoon in Portland and ticketed for speeding.
The Lions dropped a non exclusive franchise tag on Cliff Avril and he is upset.
Lions running back Jahvid Best has been cleared for workouts and will be ready to participate in the team's offseason training program and minicamp.
The Detroit Lions Franchised defensive end Cliff Avril on Monday and did not place the exclusive tag on him. Eight days from now, if he is not signed by then, he can negotiate with any team.
The Detroit Lions have placed the franchise tag on defensive end Cliff Avril.
Left tackle Jeff Backus' agent Pat Dye said he had a productive meeting with general manager Martin Mayhew and president Tom Lewand at the Combine.
He was a 1949 first-round draft pick for Detroit, playing two seasons with the Lions and three with the Chicago Cardinals.
Lions coach Jim Schwartz was asked last Thursday whether he's spoken with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh about his temperament since Detroit's playoff loss to New Orleans. His answer: Not really.
There has been this angst among Lions fans whether they will be able to re-sign potential free agent defensive end Cliff Avril.
A Metro Detroit church is giving back to the youth. In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring people of all ages together.
The community of Hamburg Township, Michigan, is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a time capsule.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Investigators say the driver of an Oakland County Road Commission truck that was involved in a fatal crash was attempting to turn into a private driveway at the time of the incident.
The Dearborn Police Department is warning residents of a "distraction theft scam" after suspects stole an elderly woman's bracelet.
An 87-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while riding an electric bike in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Friday afternoon.
The community of Hamburg Township, Michigan, is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a time capsule.
A Metro Detroit church is giving back to the youth. In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring people of all ages together.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
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.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Trei Cruz made family history with his major league debut Friday night — and his grandfather and father were there to watch.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
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.
Police in Sterling Heights are stepping up traffic enforcement after they say incidents of distracted driving and speeding have increased in residential neighborhoods. Officials say they've received more complaints from neighbors about reckless driving as warmer weather brings out more children to play.
Police in Holly say an 18-month-old boy who was seen on camera wandering around has been identified and located, Detroit police are honoring dads with cars and food ahead of Father's Day and other top stories for the evening of June 20, 2026.
Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed after the country accused the U.S. and Israel of violating the memorandum of understanding. U.S. Central Command, however, said the strait remained open to commercial traffic. The clash comes ahead of planned peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Hamburg Township in Livingston County is honoring America’s 250th anniversary in a special way. CBS News Detroit’s Alysia Burgio explains.
In the wake of teen takeovers and the pressures young people face, multiple church leaders and businesses came together at Eastpointe High School Saturday to create a place for kids to have fun. Kids at Legacy in Action Day say they wish similar events existed.