Lions Picked For Last Place; Mike Valenti Doesn't Agree, Blames Stafford [VIDEO]
"The bottom line is I don't think it matters it's how he plays, there's no way they go 4-12, I just don't see them being that bad," Mike Valenti said.
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"The bottom line is I don't think it matters it's how he plays, there's no way they go 4-12, I just don't see them being that bad," Mike Valenti said.
If it's true that confidence breeds success, Lions' third-year tight end Eric Ebron is poised for a tremendous season.
Kirby played four years (2012-15) at the University of Miami where he appeared in 39 games (19 starts).
The third year Detroit Lions defensive tackle discusses his off-season routine and how he gets prepared for the upcoming season.
The 30-year-old Young signed with the Bears two years ago after spending his first four seasons with division-rival Detroit.
"I'm a top guy, that's it," he said.
As for how Boldin will be featured in the team's offense, Caldwell isn't yet sure. But his versatility will enable him to play a variety of roles.
Speaking with the media on the first day of training camp, Caldwell was discussing job security and how it's changed over the years for coaches.
Detroit also released WR Damian Copeland and LB Jerry Franklin.
Talk about a backhanded compliment - the Detroit Lions are voted among the most likable teams in the NFL.
Anquan Boldin's career has come full-circle.
Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew has been put on the active-physically unable to perform list.
The returning players may seem to be under less pressure, but a number of them are coming off underwhelming seasons and need to re-established their stock
Just a few years ago, a list that included Anquan Boldin, Reggie Bush, Wes Welker, Andre Johnson and Roddy White would have highlighted the league's best playmakers.
Contract terms were not disclosed.
Detroit will face defenses for the first time in a decade without one of its players drawing double coverage on almost every snap.
QB Matthew Stafford has to work on chemistry with receiving corps without Johnson, especially veteran newcomers Jones and Kerley.
He began his NFL career with the Denver Broncos from 2013-14, where he appeared in 15 games.
Who celebrates almost winning? Hint: Detroit Lions.
Most sports teams hang banners for championships. The Lions hang banners for making the playoffs.
Calvin Johnson says NFL players could get painkillers like they were "candy" during the first half of his career with the Detroit Lions.
At 30 years old, he seemed to be calling it quits prematurely. But a lifetime in the NFL is unlike any other.
Early in June, Johnson posted a photo of his finger during a recent surgery and shows even more of a reason why he decided to walk away from the game.
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says New Orleans has signed defensive end Darryl Tapp and waived tight end Jack Tabb.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have released LB Stephen Tulloch.
A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning three children for years will be sentenced on Tuesday on the resulting felony child abuse charges.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
A trooper was fueling her cruiser at the gas station when police say she saw a red pickup driving erratically through the gas station's parking lot.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning three children for years will be sentenced on Tuesday on the resulting felony child abuse charges.
Southeast Michigan is in for a hot, humid day on Tuesday, with afternoon temperatures climbing to around 90 degrees and heat index values reaching the upper 90s to near 100 degrees.
In a widely shared and controversial post to Truth Social on Monday morning, President Trump blasted communities across the country that are rallying against data centers.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will release students three hours early on Sept. 1 and 2 due to high temperatures expected this week.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
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.
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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.
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, challenging President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
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.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
Ryan Jeffers had two homers, Walker Jenkins went deep for the first time in his major league career, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 11-1.
Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan, for a three-stroke margin.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday officially signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
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.
Kelli Bryant of Pontiac, Michigan, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse after accusations that she had abandoned three children for years. She will be sentenced on Tuesday.
President Trump said Monday that his administration has signed agreements with nine additional pharmaceutical firms to offer discounted drugs to state Medicaid programs. CBS News has this report.
Authorities will continue searching on Tuesday for at least one more person who is believed to be missing after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon. CBS News has this report.
A preliminary exam is taking place in Lenawee County as John Skelton faces murder charges over the deaths of his three sons in 2010. During Monday's testimony, one of the police officers explained what he noticed as the investigation began.
Kelli Bryant is scheduled for sentencing in a child abandonment case. Detroit schools will close early on two days this week due to the hot weather. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.