Caldwell On Speculation About Switch To 3-4 Defense: 'Nothing's Going To Change'
"It's not going to look any different than it did last year," Caldwell said Wednesday at the owners meetings.
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"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.
While O'Brien said he would not compare the two players, he said he thinks Watt is the best defensive player in the league.
"Some of those incidents occurred a long time ago, and obviously players learn from situations, as I think he mentioned," Philbin said.
"There's no doubt in my mind that they'll be contending for the national championship shortly," John Harbaugh said of Michigan.
If the reviews from other NFL coaches give any indication, Ngata should help the Lions just as much as they hope he will.
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The strain and sweat on their faces showed just how much one more chance in the NFL means to Michael Sam and 104 others.
The NFL is considering foreign sites for the Pro Bowl.
Removing any doubt that he drugged and raped women, Former NFL star Darren Sharper has taken the first of several steps to own up to sexual assaults in four states that will send him to prison for about nine years.
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The Lions gave up a pair of 2015 draft picks to get Ngata, and Mayhew said the five-time Pro Bowl selection definitely merited the price.
In five seasons for the Detroit Lions, free agent guard Rob Sims did not miss a single regular season game.
"We haven't made a final determination on how that process is going to go," Mayhew said Monday.
"You make decisions in real time," Mayhew said, "and I feel good about every decision that we made every step along the way."
"It was as important [for us to get him] as it was Detroit trying to keep him," Ross said at the owners meetings.
"It's really not going to change," owner John Mara said. "It's not going to change the Dez Bryant play to a catch or any of the other ones."
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A female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.
Three teenagers are accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old Detroit man on the city's west side Monday night, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Members of the Detroit Police Department on Friday night responded to areas in and around downtown's Campus Martius Park where large crowds gathered.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Members of the Detroit Police Department on Friday night responded to areas in and around downtown's Campus Martius Park where large crowds gathered.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A female is dead and a male is in custody after a crash in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday that followed a police chase, according to law enforcement.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
Justin Verlander's long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
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There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
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Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.