Lions Defend Lack Of Free Agency Moves, Say They Will Not Spend Just To Spend
"We're not out just reaching to grab anyone and high-fiving in March," vice president of pro personnel Sheldon White said.
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"We're not out just reaching to grab anyone and high-fiving in March," vice president of pro personnel Sheldon White said.
The Detroit offense still has plenty of room for improvement, and Lombardi said Ebron figures prominently into the equation.
The Lions need more from talented quarterback Matthew Stafford, and the offensive coordinator plans to help him as much as he can.
The team's official stance on wing-walking, per team president Tom Lewand: "Don't fall."
"We're going to lose some from time to time," Caldwell said, "but I think once you set that table, more guys are going to follow."
In 2014, the Lions turned in 4,030 passing yards. That number could increase in 2015, but it will not be because Detroit throws more.
The Bengals defensive lineman breaks down his different music tastes as well as his dancing skills with his daughter.
The NFL has fined the Atlanta Falcons, stripped the organization of a draft pick and suspended team president Rich McKay from the league's competition committee beginning April 1 following the team's use of fake noise at home games.
Browns general manager Ray Farmer has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games next season for sending text messages to the sideline during games.
The fiancee of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez has testified in his murder trial that she removed a box from their basement at his request the day after the slaying.
"I do think this play belongs in the game," Garrett said Wednesday at the owners meetings in Phoenix.
The New York Jets have signed veteran tight end Kellen Davis, adding a big blocker to their offense.
Joe Gibbs Racing President J.D. Gibbs is undergoing treatment for "symptoms impacting areas of brain function," which likely stem from a head injury suffered earlier in life.
At the NFL owners meetings this week, someone made a comment to Lions head coach Jim Caldwell about his quarterback Matthew Stafford.
The Lions have no interest in former Ravens running back Ray Rice, head coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday at the NFL owners meetings.
"All teams pretty much said the same thing," McKay said Wednesday at the owners meetings. "It's time to make this play a football play."
"His offseason to this point has been pretty impressive," Caldwell said Wednesday.
"It's not going to look any different than it did last year," Caldwell said Wednesday at the owners meetings.
"We haven't come up with the right solution yet," Lewand said, "but the issue isn't going to go away."
"Any idea that this is anywhere near the finish line is misplaced," Lewand said Tuesday in a sit-down with Detroit reporters.
Lewand seemed to downplay the possibility of a dramatic departure from the normal uniforms; no change in color or logo is expected.
"We were comfortable making him a proposal that would have made him the highest-paid defensive player in the league ..." Lewand said.
With Levy, the Lions could negotiate into the season if need be, though talks about an extension have not even started yet.
"She's got strong opinions, and she's extremely sharp," Lewand said, "and she has a lot of interaction with her peers, with other owners."
General manager Martin Mayhew disputes the notion the Lions have been relatively inactive in free agency.
A Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer charged in connection with a shooting at a central Michigan campsite has been found not guilty.
A St. Clair Shores man accused of abusing his dog has pleaded no contest to charges, prosecutors said.
As of July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,251 reports since June 22.
A Macomb County man is heading to prison for assaulting his 77-year-old grandmother, prosecutors said.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
As of July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,251 reports since June 22.
The risk is much lower than last week, but with some heavy rain and gusty winds, chances are all the same.
Twenty-four thousand immigrants in Michigan have Temporary Protected Status, but a recent Supreme Court decision could put their protection in jeopardy.
For the second straight year, Detroit was ranked the third-worst city for bed bugs in the country.
A Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer charged in connection with a shooting at a central Michigan campsite has been found not guilty.
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.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Detention facilities are now inspected every year or every other year rather than twice a year, a CBS News analysis of inspection reports found.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled unanimously that trial courts cannot prohibit marijuana use that complies with state law as a probation condition simply because it remains illegal under federal law.
As of July 9, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received 1,251 reports since June 22.
For the second straight year, Detroit was ranked the third-worst city for bed bugs in the country.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
Jake Rogers and Spencer Torkelson homered and the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight game, beating the Athletics 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.
Detroit Tigers third base coach Joey Cora has left the club in the middle of his third season on the job.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
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.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,200 cases in just over two weeks.
A chance of strong to severe storms move through Michigan. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter is tracking the storms to let you know what you can expect.
An investigation is underway after human remains were found inside a Detroit home on Wednesday, police confirmed, and Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to nearly 1,000 cases in just over two weeks.
A former University of Michigan assistant whose relationship with ex-coach Sherrone Moore was under investigation is accusing university officials of refusing to provide records related to the probe.