Fewer Off-Field Incidents Allow Lions To Focus On Football
"Distractions hurt us as a team last year," Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said Thursday. "I never really commented much on that, but obviously it was on our daily agenda, so to speak."
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"Distractions hurt us as a team last year," Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said Thursday. "I never really commented much on that, but obviously it was on our daily agenda, so to speak."
Head coach Jim Schwartz likens this year's defensive line to the unit of 2011, when the Detroit Lions went 10-6 and made the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
The NFL released its schedule rotation on Tuesday.
Welcome back to another update of the weeks' events. Here's a glimpse at the latest happenings around the NFC...
The NCAA held a concussion summit in April 2010.
Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey declined to join twin brother Maurkice in apologizing for wearing a baseball cap that supported former college teammate Aaron Hernandez, who has been charged with murder.
Tony Romo was waiting in California when the Dallas Cowboys arrived for training camp.
Indianapolis Colts tight end Weslye Saunders has been suspended eight games without pay after violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Contract extensions and players expected to return for Week 1. Here's a glimpse of the news and stories emerging from the NFC this week..
Did you set your lawn ablaze when you got dandelions? Did you divorce your wife for dinner related failure? ("Bottom line: She burned pasta.")
"I don't come in here and work harder or play harder or practice harder because I'm making this much or that much," Stafford said. "It doesn't matter to me."
The blockbuster extension deal reportedly has a value of $53 million, which puts Stafford's total haul over five years at $76.5 million.
As Kickoff weekend creeps closer every day, the stories around the NFL continue to heat up. Here are the notable developments this past week for teams in the NFC...
A former NFL player is suing the Washington Redskins and former assistant coach Gregg Williams, saying a career-ending knee injury is the result of a bounty program where Redskins coaches encouraged players to intentionally injure opponents.
The former Patriots tight end, released a week ago, is being held in jail on a murder charge, if you somehow missed that).
The past week has not been a stellar one for the NFL, with arrest warrants and substance abuse violations dominating the off season news. Here's a look at the latest developments around the NFC.
The Patriots released tight end Aaron Hernandez Wednesday for his alleged role in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd.
Justin Durant Tweeted "Dude came back from a terrible knee injury better than ever man I had to joke him about it."
As both Geno Smith and E.J. Manuel take reps and prepare for the upcoming season, the question remains, which of them will have the best rookie season?
New England tight end Aaron Hernandez was charged with murder and weapons counts Wednesday in the slaying of a Massachusetts man.
But on an appeal from his attorney, the judge decided not to issue an arrest warrant for the no-show while Young seeks psychiatric evaluation.
Less than three weeks after Hall of Fame defensive end David "Deacon" Jones died at the age of 74, the NFL said Saturday that the Deacon Jones Award will now be awarded annually to the defender who leads the league in sacks.
A body was found, search warrants were issued, investigators conducted interviews — all the signs of an impending police action were in place by week's end.
Former NFL star Chad Johnson is hoping to persuade a South Florida judge to reduce a 30-day jail sentence imposed after Johnson slapped his attorney on the backside in court.
Everyone has a father, and every father has advice he offered his children that they never let go.
Unleaded gasoline and diesel fuels were mixed in error at a Meijer Express fuel station in Macomb County, Michigan, the supermarket chain said Saturday.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 12 in a case involving the distribution of child sexually abusive material.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed Sunday morning so that the tunnel authority and area first responders can host a cross-border emergency drill.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed Sunday morning so that the tunnel authority and area first responders can host a cross-border emergency drill.
Unleaded gasoline and diesel fuels were mixed in error at a Meijer Express fuel station in Macomb County, Michigan, the supermarket chain said Saturday.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
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.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Michigan State takes on Louisville at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
Michigan takes on St. Louis at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 12:10 p.m. Saturday.
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.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
The number of Canadian visitors is noticeably down this season at some of the nation's ski resorts. CBS reports from Whitefish, Montana.
Travelers report waiting for hours to get through security lines at the nation's airports, as Transportation Security Administration officers wait for their pay to resume. CBS News has this report.
Here's what to look for, and be aware of, should you get a suspicious email or message regarding tax filing season.
Cool and dry conditions will hold on Saturday, with rain arriving on Sunday.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.