Free Agency Is Starting Point, Not Finish Line For Lions
After every draft pick was announced last April, general manager Martin Mayhew was asked why he didn't draft a linebacker or a cornerback.
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After every draft pick was announced last April, general manager Martin Mayhew was asked why he didn't draft a linebacker or a cornerback.
The Detroit Lions Training Camp practice session on Thursday, August 4 will begin at 4:15 p.m. at the team's headquarters and training facility in Allen Park.
The linebacker reached a one-year free-agent deal with Detroit over the weekend, and was in his new No. 55 jersey in time for Monday morning's practice.
Former Detroit Lions quarterback and 1st round pick Joey Harrington spent the night in an Oregon hospital in intensive care last night.
The Lions were back on the field this morning for another day of training camp.
There didn't seem any way that OLB Zack Follett would ever play in the NFL again. He was momentarily paralyzed after a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Giants last October.
"Tulloch would add a little more speed," safety Louis Delmas said when asked about him last week.
Free agent linebacker Justin Durant and cornerback Eric Wright arrived at Detroit's training camp practice, hoping to play behind a disruptive defensive line.
Lions Pro Bowl Wide receiver Calvin Johnson has packed on another five pounds of muscle to his 6-5 frame.
Stephen Tulloch is not Ray Lewis. Justin Durant has little in common with Clay Matthews. Eric Wright reminds no one of Charles Woodson.
Free agent linebacker Justin Durant and cornerback Eric Wright arrived at Detroit's training camp practice, hoping to play behind a disruptive defensive line.
A Milwaukee native and former University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point football standout has been signed to the Detroit Lions.
The Lions have agreed to terms with former Titans LB Stephen Tulloch, the Chicago Sun Times reports.
Training camp is officially open for Detroit Lions, with the team hitting the practice field in Allen Park on Friday.
While the Texans grabbed Johnathan Joseph and the Steelers re-upped with Ike Taylor, knocking two of the three most-coveted free agent cornerbacks off the market, we're still waiting to see where the most-expensive of them all, Nnamdi Asomugha, will sign.
Brian Overstreet, Fairley's agent, said the defensive lineman signed a four-year deal worth about $10 million Thursday night. The Lions announced earlier Thursday they had signed their other four draft picks from this year.
The Detroit Lions 2011 Training Camp will open to the public at the team's headquarters and training facility in Allen Park for a fifth-straight year.
The Detroit Lions have signed the following 2011 draft picks
Of the three major CBs that awaited free agency, only one now remains. And yes, it's the biggest one (and the most expensive) who's still available.
Less than a year ago, Jim Schwartz was trying to defend his Detroit Lions following a 2-10 start that looked all too familiar for the troubled franchise.
At various points on Tuesday and Wednesday, Donovan McNabb was as good as gone from Washington, borne out into the great midwest to mentor Christian Ponder with the Vikings, as first reported by CBSSports.com's own Mike Freeman.
Backup quarterback Drew Stanton is set to re-sign with the Detroit Lions.
NFL doctors and experts in heat-related illnesses have spoken with each NFL team on conference calls this week.
Multiple sources reported Wednesday that the Lions reached an agreement with former Jaguars LB Justin Durant.
Drew Stanton has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions, NFL.com reports.
A Detroit man has been sentenced on a second-degree murder charge in the 2025 death of his wife.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Farmington Hills police have made an arrest in the aftermath of the March 13 fatal crash on I-696.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
Dominique Townsend says the challenges she's faced inspired her to begin developing RideAble, a rideshare service designed specifically for people with disabilities.
A Detroit man has been sentenced on a second-degree murder charge in the 2025 death of his wife.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Farmington Hills police have made an arrest in the aftermath of the March 13 fatal crash on I-696.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
Grace VanSlooten and Kennedy Blair each scored 18 points, and Michigan State rallied in the second half to beat Colorado State 65-62 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Michigan State takes on Louisville at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
Michigan takes on St. Louis at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 12:10 p.m. Saturday.
Grace VanSlooten and Kennedy Blair each scored 18 points, and Michigan State rallied in the second half to beat Colorado State 65-62 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 in a game missing two of the NBA's biggest stars.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Travelers report waiting for hours to get through security lines at the nation's airports, as Transportation Security Administration officers wait for their pay to resume. CBS News has this report.
Here's what to look for, and be aware of, should you get a suspicious email or message regarding tax filing season.
Cool and dry conditions will hold on Saturday, with rain arriving on Sunday.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
After residents in Clawson, Michigan, reported a possible DTE impersonator, a resident in Troy says someone came to her home claiming to be from the utility company.