Report: Lions To Interview Giants' Kevin Abrams For GM Position
According to CBS' Jason La Canfora, the Lions have added another NFL executive to their list of general manager candidates.
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According to CBS' Jason La Canfora, the Lions have added another NFL executive to their list of general manager candidates.
Owner Jimmy Haslam has brought in Paul DePodesta, a baseball executive and analytics expert with 20 years of major league experience, to be the NFL team's new chief strategy officer.
Austin has been with the Lions the past two years and coached defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who is now with the Dolphins.
Although it appears a long shot, the Lions reportedly requested permission to interview Duke Tobin, the Bengals' personnel chief, for their open general manager position.
The Arizona Cardinals earned a first-round bye in the 2016 NFL Playoffs and their three possible opponents are out there waiting for them.
The Chargers want to partner with the AFC West rival Raiders on a stadium in Carson.
The 2015 season for the Detroit Lions was just like a lot of the individual games in that half was good and half was bad. Detroit has a lot of talent that unfortunately took a long time to get going, but now, they may see a lot of changes that could bring about another rebuild.
"Black Monday" in the NFL is usually reserved for firings, but the Lions are working to do the opposite.
Johnny Manziel showed up to assess the damage.
No one wants to play the Steelers, though the Bengals probably have a better team. It's time for playoff football in the AFC North.
"If you've got a guy that has shown that he can be successful, and the guys like him, what more do you need?"
Martha Ford told reporters in Chicago that she "hadn't gotten that far" in terms of evaluating Caldwell.
The Lions' search for a permanent general manager will kick off "in earnest" Monday, according to team president Rod Wood. And according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Seahawks co-director of player personnel is a candidate.
"It's extremely big," Newton said of the Panthers securing home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
The Browns are searching for a new coach, general manager — and Johnny Manziel.
Shortly after the firing was announced, now-Michigan coach Harbaugh appeared to chime in on Twitter: "Do not be deceived. You will reap what you sow," he wrote.
He tweaked his right ankle in the second quarter when Ndamukong Suh rolled into his legs on a third-down incompletion, but was back for the next series.
There are 17 on the current roster who will be come unrestricted free agents - 24 players become free agents in total.
The Detroit Lions may be happy to have the 2015 season over with as they were already eliminated from the playoffs, but the second half wasn't too bad. A win over the Chicago Bears in the season finale had them 6-2 through the final eight games and that's not too shabby.
The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Kerry Hyder off the practice squad for the team's final game Sunday at Chicago.
The Detroit Lions really want to finish the season on a strong note, and the final game of the season is against a division rival - the Chicago Bears. Still, there are some lingering injuries that could play a factor in the game.
Fans of Detroit and Michigan sports are no strangers to heartbreak. Every year, there are plays (and/or calls by officials) that go against our teams in gut-wrenching fashion.
The Lions visit the Chicago Bears in a game that will determine last place in the NFC North, and just might be the end for a coach who one year ago led this franchise to a rare playoff appearance.
The Lions, Pistons, Tigers, Red Wings, Spartans and Wolverines all make the list of the best plays that our state has seen throughout 2015.
"It's something I look at, like, you know what? It takes a lot of consistency, a lot of effort, a lot of everything to make it to that number."
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said there will be no state criminal prosecutions arising from the Flint water crisis.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
That's a much higher rate than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
One person escaped safely as a fire spread from a neighboring house to their home early Tuesday on Burlingame Street in Detroit.
Body camera footage given to CBS News Detroit shows Redford Township police arresting a Detroit police officer who also serves as the department's spokesperson.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said there will be no state criminal prosecutions arising from the Flint water crisis.
One person escaped safely as a fire spread from a neighboring house to their home on Burlingame Street in Detroit.
It was a long night in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on Monday, as the city council meeting ran for hours, with many residents coming out to express their frustrations over rising water rates.
Body camera footage given to CBS News Detroit shows Redford Township police arresting a Detroit police officer who also serves as the department's spokesperson.
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.
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died at the age of 87, her family said Saturday.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
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.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
Rob Burnside, a principal at an Ohio high school, made the decision to help one of his students, and it cost him his job.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
That's a much higher rate than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
The Detroit Tigers were swept in a three-game series by the Kansas City Royals, falling 11-7 on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were topped by the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.
Joshua Dobbs ran for a 50-yard touchdown and the Detroit Lions held on for a 17-13 preseason win against the Washington Commanders.
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.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada. Bradley Blackburn reports.
The trade war between the U.S. and Canada is becoming more heated. CBS News recaps the tariff situation along with other news from the White House.
Dozens of Lincoln Park residents spoke against an increase in water bills at Monday's council meeting. Inkster police say a man stabbed a woman inside a Dollar Tree store. Those headlines and other stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Detroit firefighters were on scene early Tuesday to a fire on Burlingame Street that involved two homes.
Happy Tuesday fam! Mostly clear and warmer this afternoon with a high around 81. More sun tomorrow with temps warming a bit into the low 80's. Next chance for rain arrives tomorrow night with a few gusty storms possible.