NFL Announces 2012 Draft Order
Now that the 2011 season is completely over, it's time to look ahead to the NFL draft.
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Now that the 2011 season is completely over, it's time to look ahead to the NFL draft.
There is bad news for Detroit Lions fans in the aftermath of the New York Giants' 21-17 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots.
The Detroit Lions were one of the NFL's biggest stories in 2011, jumping out to their best start in over 50 years and making the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
Lions running back Jahvid Best insists that his playing career is not over, though in the same breath admits there are no guarantees the next concussion won't put him out of the game for good.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.
Let me first say that I am a Lions fan. I am not impartial at all.
He was tied for 333rd in the NFL tackles during the 2011 season with 36.
A Michigan man faces federal charges on accusations he phoned in a bomb threat to the Superdome while the Detroit Lions were playing the New Orleans Saints in the NFL playoffs.
While Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best has said he would "definitely" be back next season, the team is exploring other options at running back through the draft.
It's not like the Lions haven't tried to fill their need at running back. Four times within the last eight years, and in each of the last two drafts, they have traded up in the early rounds to select a running back.
Former Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna was hired as the football coach at Lincoln High School in Tacoma after retiring from a 15-year NFL career.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford should be making reservations for Hawaii.
Cam Newton and Andy Dalton are headed to Honolulu for the Pro Bowl.
Jahvid Best insists that his playing career is not over, though in the same breath admits there are no guarantees the next concussion won't put him out of the game for good.
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is headed to Hawaii.
Matthew Stafford still has to wait with Eli Manning going to the Super Bowl.
They say there are no new plays in football. Only old ones brought back.
Auburn has hired former Temple offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler to try to revive an offense that sputtered after winning a national championship.
The Lions have 18 of their 22 starters under contract for next season.
Reggie McKenzie's short list of candidates to fill the Oakland Raiders' vacant head coaching job has grown by another name.
With the NFL season winding down, it's time to look at which Lions players will become free agents in the off-season.
Step-by-step. 0-16. 2-14. 6-10. 10-6.
It seems that the Gregorian chant that hummed through the season about how the Lions needed to draft on the offensive line has subsided and I applaud this development.
The Chicago Bears were scheduled to interview former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Greg Olson for their passing coordinator/quarterbacks coach opening on Thursday.
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew has done a bit of everything since he started making football decisions for the franchise.
A Michigan man's weekly routine of returning cans had paid off after he used the money to buy an instant game ticket that earned him $500,000.
A 67-year-old Michigan man has died after officials say he was pinned while attempting to clean farming equipment last week.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy says about six have been damaged, costing his office about $5,000 so far.
Oakland County Animal Control seized 38 horses in August as part of an animal welfare investigation. The horses have been returned to their owner after Oakland County did not pursue forfeiture, and no criminal charges were filed.
Three Detroit residents each will serve decades in prison after a stray bullet killed a 6-year-old boy who was playing inside a home.
A Michigan man's weekly routine of returning cans had paid off after he used the money to buy an instant game ticket that earned him $500,000.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The NFL's thin line between success and failure figures to challenge the Chicago Bears in their bid to repeat as NFC North champions.
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Back to school also means back to sports. Detroit's Police Athletic League is helping kids stay active and connected outside of the classroom.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Now that it's September, many youth football programs have started their seasons. In Sterling Heights, there's a relatively new program that focuses not only on building better football players but also on developing future leaders.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
As kids head back to the bus stop, school districts across Metro Detroit are working to make sure they have enough bus drivers for each route.
Three Detroit residents each will serve decades in prison after a stray bullet killed a 6-year-old boy who was playing inside a home.
Ford Field is getting ready to open its doors for another season of Detroit Lions football. They know that being a good host means curating the perfect menu.