LARRY LAGE
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, May 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Suspended Lions WR Jameson Williams says he wasn't aware of NFL rules on gambling he violated

By Larry Lage May. 25, 2023 06:20 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams, suspended for the

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta watches during an NFL football rookie minicamp practice in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions rookies Gibbs, Campbell part of team's plan to meet higher expectations

By Larry Lage May. 13, 2023 04:33 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have generated enough excitement that the

FILE - Iowa tight end Sam Laporta runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. This year’s draft class features an abundance of tight ends, and some are even calling it better than the bumper crop of 2017. “The tight end group is the best I’ve seen in the last 10 years,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah proclaimed.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Lions take Tennessee QB Hooker on busy 2nd day of NFL draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 28, 2023 07:36 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Hendon Hooker has landed in what seems like a good spot for

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: Jalin Hyatt, Bijan Robinson, Jack Campbell, Deonte Banks, Mazi Smith, Bryan Bresee and Brian Branch (AP Photo/File)
NFL draft: Lions take RB Gibbs No. 12, LB Campbell at No. 18

By Larry Lage Apr. 27, 2023 09:48 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions made a move that even surprised the first

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, Will Anderson, Anthony Richardson, Jalen Carter, Devon Witherspoon, Tyree Wilson, Will Levis, Peter Skoronski, Lukas Van Ness, Myles Murphy and Nolan Smith. (AP Photo/File)
NFL draft gives improving Lions a chance to add to momentum

By Larry Lage Apr. 20, 2023 08:18 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are going into the NFL draft set up to build upon

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) watches against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game in Detroit, Nov. 6, 2022. The Lions are trading Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)
AP source: Lions trade Okudah to Falcons for 5th-round pick

By Larry Lage Apr. 11, 2023 03:02 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions aggressively improved one of their weaknesses this

FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) runs carries the ball as Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Eric Wilson (50) and cornerback Jeff Gladney (20) chase in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. The free agent receiver could not resist an opportunity to play in Detroit again for a franchise that suddenly has a favorable impression around the league. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Marvin Jones back to play for an improved Detroit Lions team

By Larry Lage Apr. 05, 2023 07:41 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Marvin Jones moved his wife and five children from Miami to

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Lions add safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to revamped secondary

By Larry Lage Mar. 20, 2023 11:53 AM EDT
The Detroit Lions took another step in revamping the secondary, signing safety C.J.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Lions re-sign Cominsky to add to busy free agency week

By Larry Lage Mar. 15, 2023 02:03 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions took another step in shaping their roster

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Agent: Lions agree to $33M, 3-year deal with CB Cam Sutton

By Larry Lage Mar. 13, 2023 04:13 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions have addressed pressing needs in free agency by adding standout

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2023 07:22 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions opened and the closed the 2022 season with

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions looking forward to potentially playing for playoffs

By Larry Lage Jan. 02, 2023 06:53 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Dan Campbell drew a lot of chuckles after he was hired to

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, center, sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions rout Bears 41-10 and take playoff hopes to Green Bay

By Larry Lage Jan. 01, 2023 04:30 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff has played nearly mistake-free football for two months and

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus yells from the sideline as his team played against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Lions host Bears, needing win to keep playoff hopes alive

By Larry Lage Dec. 29, 2022 04:31 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions put themselves in the playoff picture by being one

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23

By Larry Lage Dec. 11, 2022 04:43 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff dropped back behind an offensive line that gave him plenty

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 08, 2022 02:34 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have won enough to be in a position to clinch

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff's 340 yards and 2 TDs help Lions rout Jaguars 40-14

By Larry Lage Dec. 04, 2022 04:15 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions were so dominant on offense that they didn't punt.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (6), defended by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) catches a 19-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bills beat Lions 28-25 for 2nd win in 5 days at Ford Field

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2022 04:13 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Buffalo Bills crashed Detroit's Thanksgiving party, making

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Back at Ford Field, Bills face surging Lions

By Larry Lage Nov. 23, 2022 05:11 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are back in Detroit and this time, they’re facing

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) flips over Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bills beat Browns 31-23 after snow shifts game to Motor City

By Larry Lage Nov. 20, 2022 04:38 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Buffalo Bills dug out of their snowy homes and got their groove