Report: Lions Waive Former Second-Round Draft Pick Mikel Leshoure
Leshoure rushed for 798 yards for the Lions in 2012 but played in only three games last season.
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Leshoure rushed for 798 yards for the Lions in 2012 but played in only three games last season.
So far Leshoure has only seen time in two games this season, and the situation seems unlikely to change - unless, perhaps, he changes teams.
When the Detroit Lions have run for over 100 yards this season, they've won.
For a player not even selected in the draft, Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell sure is making an impression.
After carrying the load in the running game for the Detroit Lions last season, Mikel Leshoure would reportedly welcome a trade to a team that would have more use for him this season, according to ESPN.
Steven Miller performed well in the last preseason game, and he knew it.
He played for the Indianapolis Colts in 2011 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012, and now he is contesting Leshoure for the Lions' main backup spot.
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Joique Bell and Mikel Leshoure rushed for more than a combined 1,000 yards in Detroit's pass-happy offense last year and offensive coordinator Scott Linehan thinks there's still room for both of them.
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The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to maintain at least a share of the NFC North lead with a victory against the Detroit Lions. The Lions are struggling and the Vikings enter with momentum from a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Running back Mikel Leshoure finally made his NFL debut and he rushed for 100 yards and scored a touchdown.
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"We look forward to getting him back as a key part of our offense," Schwartz said about Leshoure.
The Lions weren't going to fall into the trap so many teams do against the 49ers defense.
The Lions have to travel to San Francisco to play the 49ers on NBC's Sunday Night Football. It is a tough matchup, which leads to this notion: Should the Lions be going all out to try and win this game?
With Jahvid Best on the PUP list and Mikel Leshoure out for the first two games of the season due to suspension, the Lions are shorthanded on running backs heading into the regular season. While this may be cause for concern in game two against the 49ers, Detroit shouldn't be too concerned about their matchup against the Rams. Here's why.
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The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
Widespread power outages in the Metro Detroit area led to a round of school closures for Friday.
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Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
The National Weather Service is surveying from Hamtramck to Detroit to Belle Isle.
A tornado that caused tree damage in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening was confirmed as Michigan's 27th tornado of the year.
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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.
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Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
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.
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.
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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.
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The National Weather Service will have a crew in Detroit on Friday to survey damage from a suspected tornado that caused significant damage Thursday afternoon on the east side of Detroit.
Happy Friday, Family! Mostly cloudy with fog early, expecting another round of thunderstorms this morning and afternoon, a high of 82°. Once again there is a Marginal (1 of 5) and Slight Risk (2 of 5) for southeast Michigan as we may see strong to severe storms this morning and afternoon. Main threat damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail. Tonight, a few linger showers and thunderstorms that may stick around for Saturday early morning, the clearing to mostly sunny skies. Dry conditions for the remainder of the holiday weekend.
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.