Jeff Riger: News and Notes From Lions Practice
The Lions and head coach Jim Schwartz were quick to squash reports that rookie receiver Titus Yong had reinjured his hamstring injury.
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The Lions and head coach Jim Schwartz were quick to squash reports that rookie receiver Titus Yong had reinjured his hamstring injury.
Jahvid Best suffered what people believe is a concussion on Friday night vs. the Browns.
As training camp fights go, this was a heavyweight doozey. On a steamy Wednesday afternoon, DE Kyle Vanden Bosch and LT Corey Hilliard scuffled on three straight plays during team drills.
You can't blame Jerome Felton if he feels like he's in a bad movie spinoff - "Honey I shrunk the fullback's role."
They can fine him all they want, but Lions' All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh isn't likely to let the NFL soften him.
With the pre-season halfway over, here's a look at some of the key position battles for the Lions.
The Detroit Lions activated left tackle Jeff Backus on Sunday and the 11-year veteran practiced with the team for the first time this season.
It's uncanny how many times year-after-year - the Lions have made a big play, and there is the plenty marker on the turf negating it.
The second time around was sloppy for the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.
A come from behind win for the Detroit Lions as they beat the Cleveland Browns 30-28 on Friday night.
Detroit's top wide receiver Calvin Johnson is being kept out of the Lions' exhibition game against the Cleveland Browns as a precaution because of a bruised shoulder.
It's preseason game number 2 for the Lions tonight, Detroit travels to Cleveland for the annual great lakes classic.
Jerome Harrison was just hanging on in the NFL in his fourth season when he finally got a shot to be a No. 1 running back for the Cleveland Browns.
Veteran Erik Coleman was signed before the lockout to be the starting strong safety alongside FS Louis Delmas.
Earlier this week, the league postponed the NFL Supplemental Draft, originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 17.
Even in a town like this one that is enamored with sports, there is a buzz louder than usual.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford says he was in favor of restructuring his contract to help the team clear cap space to sign other players.
Suh said he would try to avoid the roughing the quarterback penalties this season, but he can't help himself. One exhibition game in, one roughing the quarterback call.
The National Football League, in conjunction with college football and the NFL Players Association, is considering a series of actions that would discipline players who are busted in college for violating NCAA rules, then skip to the pros unscathed.
The family of former NFL player Corwin Brown said Tuesday they believe he may suffer from the same type of brain trauma as Dave Duerson, the former Chicago Bears star who committed suicide in February.
Lions DT has been fined by the NFL for $20,000 for his late hit on Andy Dalton in last Friday's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Crain's Detroit Business reports that both Matthew Stafford and Kyle Vanden Bosch agreed to restructure their contract earlier this summer so the Lions could sign some free agents.
With the new NFL rules stating that kickoffs are to be taken from the 35-yard line instead of the 30
Lions coach Jim Schwartz is correct when he says defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh must use more caution while throwing quarterbacks around like rag dolls.
I know you missed the NFL during the lockout, like a dieter misses pizza.
As Bedrock and General Motors move forward with plans to redevelop the Renaissance Center, the group of residents who will help scrutinize the plans is coming together.
While some unstable air remains, the overall expectation is more baseline storms, with only isolated severe weather possible.
The National Weather Service is surveying from Hamtramck to Detroit to Belle Isle.
The thefts have taken place in neighborhoods near Commerce Road and Carroll Lake Road in Commerce Township.
The rain isn't stopping the kickoff of the Michigan State Fair, but officials said they're keeping an eye on the weather so no one's stuck on the Ferris wheel just as a thunderstorm hits.
The National Weather Service is surveying from Hamtramck to Detroit to Belle Isle.
Hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers in Southeast Michigan are without power following a line of intense thunderstorms.
While some unstable air remains, the overall expectation is more baseline storms, with only isolated severe weather possible.
A tornado that caused tree damage in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening was confirmed as Michigan's 27th tornado of the year.
The rain isn't stopping the kickoff of the Michigan State Fair, but officials said they're keeping an eye on the weather so no one's stuck on the Ferris wheel just as a thunderstorm hits.
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.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.
The recalled candy, sold under the brand "Crystal Temptations," was distributed in 13 states.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
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.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
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.
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.
As Bedrock and General Motors move forward with plans to redevelop the Renaissance Center, the group of residents who will help scrutinize the plans is coming together.
The historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit was damaged by recent storms.
Strong storms are possible again Friday morning, with an isolated shot even later in the day as well.
A sixth day of jury deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial ended Thursday without a verdict.
John Skelton has been ordered to stand trial for murder in the deaths of his three sons.