LARRY LAGE
Actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key announces Kentucky defensive end Josh Paschal as the Detroit Lions selection during the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Detroit adds Kentucky's Josh Paschal, Illinois' Kerby Joseph

By Larry Lage Apr. 29, 2022 08:35 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have turned a weakness into a potential

FILE - Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh is tackled by Michigan defensive end Mike Morris during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. In his fourth season, the 6-foot-6, 278-pound Morris will have a lot of chances to make plays from a position that produced NFL prospects Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo last year. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
Lions take Hutchinson at No. 2, trade up to take Williams

By Larry Lage Apr. 28, 2022 08:52 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Aidan Hutchinson surprised his mother with a gift on draft

Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's football pro day Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Lions likely looking for help on defense with No. 2 pick

By Larry Lage Apr. 22, 2022 06:59 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have been so bad in recent years, winning an average

In this photo provided by Melissa Hutchinson, Aidan Hutchinson is held by his great-grandfather, Joseph Bernardi. Hutchinson is an impressive reflection of his parents and his middle names honor a great-grandfather, who was part of the World War II jungle fighting unit known as Merrill's Marauders. Jacksonville is expected to select Hutchinson with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, April 28. (Melissa Hutchinson via AP)
Hutchinson shaped by family, including a WWII veteran

By Larry Lage Apr. 22, 2022 03:01 AM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Aidan Joseph Bernardi Hutchinson is an impressive reflection

Michigan defensive lineman David Ojabo speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NFL prospect David Ojabo hurt at Michigan's Pro Day workout

By Larry Lage Mar. 18, 2022 12:57 PM EDT
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — NFL prospect David Ojabo was injured at Michigan’s Pro Day

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Lions sign UFA Tracy Walker to 3-year deal, RFA Evan Brown

By Larry Lage Mar. 15, 2022 11:50 AM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed unrestricted free agent Tracy

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP source: Lions agree to terms with Tracy Walker, Tim Boyle

By Larry Lage Mar. 14, 2022 03:40 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with starting safety Tracy Walker and backup

Warren “Wawa” Snipe appears in an undated photo. Snipe and Sean Forbes, who are deaf, will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday. (Roy Cox Studio via AP)
Deaf musicians part of Super Bowl halftime show for 1st time

By Larry Lage Feb. 11, 2022 03:04 PM EST
The Super Bowl will include a spectacular halftime show, as usual, with some of the

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32), defended by Green Bay Packers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (24) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions' relatively strong ending gives hope for 2022 season

By Larry Lage Jan. 10, 2022 06:48 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Dan Campbell leaned into a lectern and gripped it with both

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Rodgers fine, sits 2nd half, top seed Packers lose to Lions

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2022 04:25 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Aaron Rodgers got off the field unscathed, giving Green Bay a win of

Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle reacts on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Aaron Rodgers-led Packers facing Lions for reward, not risks

By Larry Lage Jan. 06, 2022 06:24 PM EST
Aaron Rodgers knows the Green Bay Packers, who have clinched the NFC's No. 1 seed,

Detroit Lions fans Verdell Blackmon, left, and her daughter A.J. Brown are interviewed before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. More than half of the NFL's 32 teams have female fan clubs. The Detroit Lions' Women of the Pride group is one of them. Blackmon showed up for a recent game and left no doubt who she was cheering for that afternoon. She was one of about 50 female fans in the group who attended a pregame party at Ford Field. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
NFL teams providing female fans with clubs of their own

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2022 02:34 AM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Verdell Blackmon showed up for a recent NFL game and left no doubt who

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks over his play sheet during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Cardinals lose chance to clinch, fall 30-12 to lowly Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 19, 2021 04:30 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Kyler Murray had nowhere to run and his passes often missed the mark.

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson reacts after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP source: Lions' Hockenson had season-ending thumb surgery

By Larry Lage Dec. 16, 2021 06:32 PM EST
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson has had season-ending thumb surgery, according

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) runs against Denver Broncos cornerback Ronald Darby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cardinals can clinch playoff berth win with over lowly Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 16, 2021 01:44 PM EST
The Arizona Cardinals seem set up for success this week. The NFC-North

Team officials look over Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13

By Larry Lage Dec. 05, 2021 04:39 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff dropped back, looked left and let the football loose

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Campbell has hands full with winless Lions against Vikings

By Larry Lage Dec. 02, 2021 05:43 PM EST
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell had a play sheet in his left hand and a walkie

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Santos' game-ending FG ends Bears' skid versus winless Lions

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2021 04:01 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Matt Nagy still has a job and perhaps his team has a shot to

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Misery has company in the Motor City in Bears-Lions matchup

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2021 03:43 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Misery has company in the Motor City. The

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winless Lions approaching final stretch as a new season

By Larry Lage Nov. 08, 2021 05:48 PM EST
Dan Campbell spent much of last week scouting his own winless team, searching