Terry Foster: The Lions Aren't Ready To Announce Calvin Johnson Retirement
The Lions want Johnson to restructure his contract. He does not want that, believing he has already been a good soldier over the years.
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The Lions want Johnson to restructure his contract. He does not want that, believing he has already been a good soldier over the years.
Former Maryland coach Randy Edsall is joining the Detroit Lions as a director of football research.
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.
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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.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day in Southeast Michigan as CBS News Detroit tracks a low pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes. The chance of storms continues to increase in coverage and intensity with the system.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is set to open to motorists on Monday. Businesses, including Six Spoke Brewing Company, are excited for its debut.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
A 23-year-old man is dead after he was shot at a reported block party in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday night, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
A harmful algal bloom has been detected in Michigan's Center Lake, the Jackson County Health Department said on Friday afternoon.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is set to open to motorists on Monday. Businesses, including Six Spoke Brewing Company, are excited for its debut.
Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as CBS News Detroit tracks a low pressure system moving across the northern Great Lakes. The chance of storms continues to increase in coverage and intensity with the system.
A 23-year-old man is dead after he was shot at a reported block party in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday night, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's ruling that halted President Trump's efforts to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Nearly as many Americans are following news about the cyclospora parasite as they are the conflict with Iran.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Americans say they aren't convinced the cyclospora outbreak is under control as confirmed cases near 2,000.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Saturday night was busy for Ann Arbor as country music star Morgan Wallen took the stage at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Julia Avant caught up with first responders about what they dealt with throughout Wallen's concert Friday night and adjustments they made for Saturday.
Strong to severe winds are the primary threat
Michigan State Police troopers traded their patrol routes for the basketball court on Sunday, spending time with kids in Inkster and building community connections.
After nearly two weeks of nightly strikes on Iran, the U.S. military paused bombing for the past two days. Iran's military also said it halted retaliatory attacks. The moves come amid the release of a CBS News Poll regarding Americans' feelings about the conflict. Olivia Gazis reports.
President Trump will pay a visit to Metro Detroit on Monday. The White House says he will talk about manufacturing and his effort to rebuild the auto industry in at a General Motors facility in Milford.