LATEST STORIES FROM DETROIT LIONS FOOTBALL
FCC urged to end NFL blackout rule
Most people weighing in on a sports blackout rule are urging the Federal Communications Commission to scrap it.
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9 hours ago
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Matthew Stafford shoots ESPN ad, scopes out Calvin Johnson replacements from rooftop
The Detroit Lions' young star quarterback throws some passes from ESPN's roof after filming a "This is Sportscenter" commercial.
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11 hours ago
Secondary coach Tim Walton takes on additional role for Detroit Lions
Now in his fourth year in Detroit, Walton adds third down package coach to his title of secondary coach.
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15 hours ago
Detroit Lions have option to place franchise tag on defensive end Cliff Avril next Monday
NFL teams can place the franchise tag on players beginning February 20 and Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril hopes to avoid the land of long-term uncertainty.
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20 hours ago
Detroit Lions hire Marcus Robertson as assistant defensive backs coach
The Detroit Lions have hired Marcus Robertson, who used to work with coach Jim Schwartz, as it new defensive assistant/secondary coach.
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22 hours ago
Transcript from Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford's appearance on SportsCenter
Stafford talked about what it was like to watch the Super Bowl, if he's a reflection of coach Jim Schwartz, what it takes to lead a fourth-quarter comeback and what kind of impact can a wife or girlfriend's comments make in the locker room.
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3 days ago
Detroit Lions free agent running back Kevin Smith wants to re-sign with team
Smith wants to join Jahvid Best and Mikel Leshoure in the Lions' backfield next season.
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3 days ago
Detroit Lions' Tom Lewand on The Huge Show: Negative press, Pro Bowl don't matter
Lewand: "Nobody gets a championship for the amount of positive media attention they get."
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4 days ago
If CB Janoris Jenkins falls, Detroit Lions should jump at chance to draft him
The Lions are unlikely to find better value than Jenkins at 23 even if cornerback isn't the team's biggest area of need.
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4 days ago
Detroit Lions will select Wisconsin center Peter Konz, according to latest NFL mock draft
WalterFootball.com NFL Draft analyst Charlie Campbell believes the Detroit Lions will select Wisconsin junior center Peter Konz in April's draft.
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4 days ago
Matthew Stafford may not break into NFC's 'Big Three' QBs, but he can settle for Super Bowl
No matter how well he plays, Detroit's Matthew Stafford will struggle to break into "The Big Three" of NFC quarterbacks, but that doesn't mean the 23-year-old can't lead the Lions to bigger and better things.
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5 days ago
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz believes Super Bowl is next step
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz said things are crazy in the NFL and believes his team might be closer to a Super Bowl title than it appears.
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5 days ago
Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh among America's most disliked athletes
Suh came in fourth on national survey behind only Tiger Woods, Michael Vick and Plaxico Burress.
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5 days ago
Detroit Lions given 18-1 odds to win Super Bowl XLVII
The Detroit Lions were given pretty good odds of winning next year's Super Bowl by Las Vegas.
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5 days ago
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand ready for team to make a Super Bowl run in 2012 season
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand is not content with his team's success this season and will not be satisfied until he holds the Lombardi Trophy.
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6 days ago
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford named Quarterback of the Year by the NFL Alumni
Stafford beat out Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers for the award. Calvin Johnson was beat out by the Giants' Hakeem Nicks for the wide receiver award.
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7 days ago
Detroit Lions run game ranks ahead of Super Bowl champion New York Giants
The Lions averaged 95.2 yards per game and 4.3 yards per carry on the ground, while the Giants gained an NFL-worst 89.2 and 3.5.
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7 days ago
Detroit Lions have realistic shot at Super Bowl as early as next season
With explosive players on offense and defense, the Lions have what it takes to get hot and make a postseason run.
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8 days ago
Lions beat writers make their Super Bowl XLVI picks
And when will the Lions get to the big game?
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9 days ago
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford wins AP Comeback Player of the Year Award
The 23-year-old threw for 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2011 after being sidelined for 13 games with injuries in 2010.
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9 days ago
Former Detroit Lions RB Barry Sanders scores touchdown ... in DirecTV Celebrity Beach Bowl
Sanders' Team Spike lost to Team Palladia, which was coached by current Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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9 days ago
Former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dick Stanfel misses Hall of Fame bid
Stanfel played a key role on two Detroit Lions NFL championship-winning teams in the early 1950s.
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9 days ago
Billy Sims makes Super Bowl pick and tortilla soup during visit to Knapp's Corner Meijer
Billy Sims shares a few surprises and thoughts on the Lions.
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9 days ago
Detroit Lions will play at least one game next season on the NFL Network
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced each team will play on Thursday night next season, giving the Detroit Lions no less than one prime-time game in 2012.
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9 days ago
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald believes Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson should get paid
Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is the NFL's highest paid receiver, but believes Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson should be paid more.
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9 days ago
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