Detroit Lions name 2024 captains ahead of season opener
The Lions host the Rams on Sunday at Ford Field. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m.
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The Lions host the Rams on Sunday at Ford Field. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m.
The Detroit Lions know they have to put the 2023 season behind them and focus on 2024.
Expectations for the Detroit Lions have never been higher.
The cuts came ahead of Tuesday's league deadline in which each team's roster had to be down to 53 players.
Quarterback Nate Sudfeld and veteran receiver Donavan Peoples-Jones are among the cuts.
The Detroit Lions have reportedly cut wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones on Monday as the team shapes its 53-man roster.
The Detroit Lions are one of four NFL teams to have never played in the Super Bowl to date.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell has left practice with a foot injury.
The Detroit Lions go into their final preseason game with some decisions to make at quarterback and receiver while fourth-round draft pick Sione Vaki looks as if he has done enough to earn a roster spot.
Dressed in shorts, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs watched training camp from the sideline on Wednesday after he left practice earlier in the week with a leg injury.
The Detroit Lions signed quarterback Jake Fromm on Monday, adding depth at a position that took a hit when Hendon Hooker had a concussion.
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker was still in concussion protocol, three days after he was injured in a preseason game against the New York Giants.
Detroit backup Hendon Hooker sustained a concussion in the second half.
Tommy DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Eric Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard as the Giants beat the Detroit Lions 14-3 in a preseason opener limited to mostly backups.
The NFL's Top 100 list for 2024 was released this week, and five Detroit Lions made the cut.
The NFL has fined the Giants and Lions each $200,000 for multiple fights that broke out at join practices between the teams this week.
Detroit Lions defensive back Emmanuel Moseley is out indefinitely after he was injured in a joint practice with the New York Giants.
Dan Campbell and Brian Daboll wanted a highly competitive workout when the Detroit Lions and New York Giants opened two days of joint practices in New Jersey.
The jury ruled the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
The Detroit Lions ranked among the league leaders in rushing last season and expect to be just as effective this upcoming season with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery running behind one of the NFL's best offensive lines.
Detroit Lions defensive end John Cominsky was carted off the field with a right knee injury on Tuesday, when the team had its second padded practice.
Taylor Decker endured a lot of losing early in his career with the Detroit Lions and the team plans to have the veteran offensive tackle around to potentially experience some success, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell likes the options he has in the secondary, shifting Brian Branch to safety and bolstering the group with rookie cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, along with veteran Carlton Davis.
Hulk Hogan visited Detroit Lions practice and says coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle.
The Detroit Lions are coming off their best season in generations, earning two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn't commit.
A Detroit man faces multiple charges related to a narcotics smuggling investigation at Michigan state prison facilities.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn't commit.
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.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn't commit.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won't send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
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.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
A trial has begun in federal court in California, where nearly 30 states are suing Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, on accusations of intentionally designing a product that is addictive to youth. CBS News has this report.
Hundreds of people remain stranded in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala created catastrophic flooding. Here's a recap of the damage and what needs to be remediated.
Anti-Islam protesters gathered before and during the Dearborn city council meeting on Tuesday, which was moved to a larger location to accommodate the potential crowds. Here's a recap of the situation as of Wednesday morning.
President Trump has delayed a new round of tariffs on Canadian imports that was to take effect on Wednesday. Should they take effect, the auto industry is among those expected to be affected. CBS Detroit has this report.
Anti-Islam protesters and Dearborn community members attend the city council meeting. The new round of Canadian import tariffs is delayed. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.