Calvin Johnson Out Of Pro Bowl
Johnson missed practice with an Achilles injury last week, but had 211 yards receiving with two touchdowns in Detroit's 45-28 loss at New Orleans on Saturday night in the playoffs.
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Johnson missed practice with an Achilles injury last week, but had 211 yards receiving with two touchdowns in Detroit's 45-28 loss at New Orleans on Saturday night in the playoffs.
In three seasons, Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has taken an 0-16 team to the playoffs with a 10-6 record and a nucleus of young players being developed.
Brown played for a total of eight seasons with the New England Patriots, the New York Jets and Detroit Lions and four years in college at Michigan.
Champ: Matthew Stafford for his play throughout the whole season.
The lawsuit filed Monday seeks damages for traumatic brain injuries and neurodegenerative disorders on behalf of 106 former players, including former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Brent Boyd and three Hall of Famers: Detroit Lions cornerback Lem Barney, Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Joe DeLamielleure and Vikings defensive back Paul Krause.
"I'll definitely be back," Best said. "I'm not worried about it."
The Lions playoff appearance last weekend is still fresh in Sanders' mind. He says the Lions met his expectations this year, especially Quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Some Lions fans have picked their target and it's defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham.
By now you must have heard about various tweets that came from Lions players after their loss to the Saints in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday night.
The Detroit Lions have a lot of decisions to make this offseason.
Here are six random and not so random thoughts after this past weekend's Wild Card playoff games.
YouTube is getting thousands of hits from people wanting another look at that new Acura TV ad featuring Detroit Lions superstar Calvin Johnson.
The good part about the Lions' first playoff appearance in a dozen years: Matthew Stafford displayed why he is the NFL's next great quarterback.
And just like that it's over!
They couldn't stop the run, they couldn't run the ball and they had shaky depth in the secondary. That last one was damaging.
Shame on Aaron Berry.
For three quarters, the Detroit Lions performed like playoff veterans.
Officers were called out to Fanatics Sports Bar on Saturday where fans had watched the New Orleans Saints play the Detroit Lions on TV.
The commercial features Johnson all dressed up in football gear, then he's undressed down to his under shorts, and then all dressed up in a classy suit.
The Detroit Lions have taken a leap forward by ending an 11-season playoff drought.
Record-shattering Drew Brees threw for 466 yards and three touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints poured it on in the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night.
With the sweet smell of powdered sugar and rich coffee wafting through the air, trumpeter John Mitchell plays to the audience savoring the French Quarter morning and the anticipation of the weekend ahead, tooting a brassy version of "When the Saints go Marching In" before segueing into "Hold That Tiger."
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and Vikings defensive end Jared Allen are the leading vote getters for The Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team, each falling one vote short of being unanimous choices.
Michigan wide out Darryl Stonum is going to jail.
The Lions will obviously have their hands full with the Saints offense.
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, entered a new era this summer when David Brogan, the city's former fire chief, retired after nearly 35 years with the department. Before his departure, he sat down with CBS News Detroit to reflect on his career and legacy.
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two strokes on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.
A mother and her 2-month-old son drowned in a bathtub in the Waterford Township apartment, police say.
The Detroit Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff push without their best player.
Funding for free school meals this year totals $248.5 million, a $400,000 increase from last year's $248.1 million.
A viral TikTok with more than 400,000 views appears to show bugs throughout the produce aisle at a Kroger in Dearborn. Hear what the vido
A mother and her 2-month-old son drowned in a bathtub in the Waterford Township apartment, police say.
A boater is dead and another was hospitalized after a vessel ran aground in the Detroit River near Celeron Island early Sunday, according to police in Grosse Ile Township, Michigan.
A Stellantis employee is dead after a workplace incident in Center Line, Michigan, on Saturday, according to a company spokesperson.
President Trump announced Saturday night that he will cancel a pending attack on Iran after he indicated that a rough framework of a peace deal had been reached.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur's office said the congresswoman was a passenger and she was on her way to a church service when her vehicle was struck on Sunday.
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit for a tunnel carrying an oil pipeline under the Great Lakes.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two strokes on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.
The Detroit Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff push without their best player.
Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night before trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Davis Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 under and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club, where the relatively easy course will give a lot of players on the tightly-packed leaderboard a chance to win the last Rocket Classic.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Sunny and seasonal start to the week
Dearborn Heights, Michigan, entered a new era this summer when David Brogan, the city's former fire chief, retired after nearly 35 years with the department.
A mother and her 2-month-old son drowned in a bathtub in the Waterford Township apartment, police say.
Sources told CBS News the military is considering a major strike against Iran's energy infrastructure amid concerns over a possible cyberattack that targeted several U.S. States. Oliva Rinaldi reports.
After three weeks of getting to know Detroit police officers, more than 20 kids got to take home a new bike. Veronica Ortega explains how the bikings with cops program is helping boost community connections.