Lions Overcome Mistakes, Beat Jaguars 13-12
Calvin Johnson played for the first time this preseason, catching two passes for 27 yards, but Matthew Stafford was intercepted once and the Lions struggled in the red zone.
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Calvin Johnson played for the first time this preseason, catching two passes for 27 yards, but Matthew Stafford was intercepted once and the Lions struggled in the red zone.
Ihedigbo is resting, Jones is still on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and Van Noy is out with an abdominal injury.
Let's take a look at five NFL rookies that will shine this season.
C'mon Blue, let the boys play!
Word dripped down this week that Jim Kelly's cancer is gone. But what does that mean? Is it gone today only to make its interminable, terminal march back to his enervated frame? Or is it really gone, as in he won?
The Minnesota Vikings have a long tradition of having very good defensive tackles. They drafted Sharrif Floyd in the first round of the 2013 draft in hopes that he can continue the trend. He learned a lot of from former teammate Kevin Williams and slimmed down in the offseason to reach his full potential. This season should be the beginning of the Floyd era in Minnesota.
Improvement aside, Fuller faces an uphill battle to survive the impending cuts.
Who wants to mess with Ndamukong Suh? Not other NFL players, according to an ESPN poll.
Johnny Manziel fell a lot further than anyone would have expected at the NFL Draft, but he landed right where the Cleveland Browns wanted him to fall. Now, the focus needs to stay on the field instead of off it, and Manziel could up bringing an excitement that the Browns have not seen in decades.
The 49ers' acquisition of wide receiver Stevie Johnson is a win for both the team and player. San Francisco gets what they hope is the final missing piece to their passing game, while Johnson gets the chance to return home and not only play for a contender, but play in a market where his talents will not go un-noticed.
Good leaders lead by example ... flipping birds isn't one.
Pittsburgh Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount will be charged with marijuana possession following a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon.
Brian Hoyer has been named the starting QB for the Cleveland Browns.
Will the Lions brave a fine to dunk over the goalpost? Calvin Johnson hints they have something up their sleeve.
"We'll be able to check with the doctors after today's practice," Caldwell said. "Hopefully he'll be able to get some snaps."
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin explained Wednesday why he demoted Nick Fairley from his role of starting defensive tackle.
"I'm here today to stand up and fight with all of you against this disease," Shaw says in the video.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford knows - has always known - that the success of the Lions rests on his shoulders.
Caldwell characterized the choice between Freese and Tavecchio as a difficult one.
Let's take a look at who the five worst teams will be heading into the 2014 NFL season.
Raiola smiled at the irony of him, of all people, offering such advice.
Caldwell would not divulge who among the wide receivers has stood out to him in the competition for the third, fourth and fifth spots.
If the Cleveland Browns pick a quarterback based solely on numbers, there's not much either Johnny Manziel or Brian Hoyer did to show he deserves the job.
Even though he will be 38 in October and well past his prime, safety Charles Woodson has the ability to lead the Oakland Raiders defense this season to a level the team hasn't seen in awhile.
Fairley, Detroit's first-round draft pick in 2011, has entered the final season of his contract with the Lions.
Isle Royale National Park closed four tent and hammock camping areas for the remainder of the 2026 season in response to increased wolf activity.
A Detroit woman faces a careless discharge charge after a handgun she found in a bathroom fired and struck her younger sister in the arm, prosecutors say.
Gladys Knight is slowing down her touring schedule, but the Empress of Soul is not saying goodbye to the stage.
A University of Michigan study has found that El Niño events have become 40% stronger over the last four decades than in the preindustrial era.
A FaceTime video call that happened to be in progress caught the scenes of a robbery on Thursday night in Sumpter Township, police say.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
Starting in fall 2027, first-semester grades for some University of Michigan students will not appear on transcripts or count toward GPAs — a move the school says is meant to ease the transition to college and support student mental health.
A FaceTime video call that happened to be in progress caught the scenes of a robbery on Thursday night in Sumpter Township, police say.
Isle Royale National Park closed four tent and hammock camping areas for the remainder of the 2026 season in response to increased wolf activity.
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.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
Starting in fall 2027, first-semester grades for some University of Michigan students will not appear on transcripts or count toward GPAs — a move the school says is meant to ease the transition to college and support student mental health.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan's U.S. Senate race, says now is the time for Democrats to work together ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Corewell Health has announced a $1.7 billion investment into its hospital facilities in Grand Rapids and Troy.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
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.
Mild and sunny today but hot temperatures are on the way. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tell us what to expect this weekend and next week.
Ahead of the new school year, the Wyandotte Police Department is hosting active-shooter training in schools.
Stellantis has partnered with Project Green Light Detroit to support crime-fighting efforts and community policing by installing lights and cameras at nearly all its Detroit facilities.
Search and rescue efforts continue in Nepal, where hundreds of people including 90 Americans are among the missing after catastrophic flooding. CBS News has this report.
Lindsay Clancy's murder case is now in the hands of a Massachusetts jury after 22 days of testimony in Plymouth Superior Court. CBS News has this report.