Lions Say They're Still Giving Johnson Time To Decide Future
Johnson declined to say last season if he would restructure his contract, which calls for him to count $24 million against the salary cap in 2016.
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Johnson declined to say last season if he would restructure his contract, which calls for him to count $24 million against the salary cap in 2016.
A caller this morning suggested that Calvin Johnson is the greatest wide receiver of all time.
Detroit Lions' wide receiver Calvin Johnson is calling it quits in the NFL according to reports.
Harriss joins the Lions after spending 10 seasons with the New York Giants' football operations department.
The Lions announced Friday they have hired strength and conditioning coach Harold Nash.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have hired Michael McCarthy as quality control – offensive line coach. Contract terms were not disclosed.
The Detroit Lions are hiring Kevin Anderson as an assistant to the general manager.
Players report to the practice facility for treatment, massages and practice on Monday and are given Tuesday off. Johnson would miss just one day and could work out with the team Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
"Is it possible that it is just a negotiating plan?"
Lions' veteran Pro Bowl safety Glover Quin has rallied his teammates in the Detroit defensive secondary together to donate water to those affected by the water crisis in neighboring Flint, Michigan.
Everyone likes a good comeback story -- this one happens to be about a customized 2009 GMC Yukon that Nate Burleson practically destroyed in a 2013 accident.
Walker is reuniting with Lions coach Jim Caldwell. They worked together when Caldwell was coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata said over the weekend that he hopes to stay in Detroit and play for the Lions next season.
The hapless Lions couldn't even get a cool wrestler, they were given "The Shockmaster."
All of the things we complain about Caldwell played out on national television multiple times.
The Eagles have hired former Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz to be their defensive coordinator.
NFL star Ndamukong Suh is joining the board of a Nebraska company that makes video projection equipment, lighting gear and audio systems.
The 49-year-old Schwartz went 29-51 as Detroit's head coach (2009-13). He was out of the league in 2015 after serving as Buffalo's defensive coordinator in 2014.
The Titans confirmed Friday that they interviewed interim coach Mike Mularkey and Detroit defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Quinn played this just right to get people off his scent.
Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Bob Quinn announced today the appointment of Kyle O'Brien as Director of Player Personnel.
Detroit Lions punter, Sam Martin, was quite excited.
The Lion have announced they will keep Jim Caldwell as their head coach.
Trademarking catchphrases and nicknames has become hot business in sports over the past few years
Community residents packed the Ann Arbor Public Schools board meeting on Wednesday as a salary stalemate with teachers continues.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
An investigation is underway after authorities say an 81-year-old driver crashed into a Kroger store on Wednesday in Ypsilanti Township.
Officials say that 38-year-old Cheaira Broughton organized "push-out" thefts where a group would grab as many items as they could from the stores and run out.
Southeast Michigan is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather on Thursday, as a strong cold front collides with unseasonably warm air, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms to the region.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
Community residents packed the Ann Arbor Public Schools board meeting on Wednesday as a salary stalemate with teachers continues.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
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.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
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.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
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.
Temperatures will warm up to the mid-upper 60s on Thursday in Metro Detroit. Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and taper off during the late evening hours. The National Weather Service says there is a Slight Risk of severe weather in Michigan along and south of I-94, with wind, hail, and tornadoes all possible. CBS Detroit's weather team will keep you informed throughout the day.
A Detroit woman accused of organizing a theft ring at Ulta Beauty stores in Metro Detroit pleaded guilty, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
There was a show of support by a group of Ann Arbor teachers at a school board meeting contract talks continue.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
An investigation is underway after police say an 81-year-old driver crashed into a Kroger store on Wednesday in Ypsilanti Township.