LARRY LAGE
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

FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Roy Williams questions an official during the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit on Sept. 14, 2008. Williams was traded by the Lions five losses into the 2008 season and the former receiver was not surprised they ended up becoming the NFL's first 0-16 team. Williams says the writing was on the wall. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Winless Lions drawing comparisons to their 0-16 team in 2008

By Larry Lage Nov. 05, 2021 01:09 PM EDT
Roy Williams was dealt by the Detroit Lions five losses into the 2008 season

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell argues a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winless Lions go into bye with fans staying away from games

By Larry Lage Nov. 01, 2021 06:52 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have a lot of long-suffering fans and they're

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, far right, and teammates sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Eagles run for 4 TDs in 44-6 victory over winless Lions

By Larry Lage Oct. 31, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Boston Scott and Jordan Howard made the most of filling in for

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff reacts on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Lions desperately seeking victory against struggling Eagles

By Larry Lage Oct. 28, 2021 06:55 PM EDT
Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are desperate for a victory, growing tired

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Joe Burrow throws 3 TDs as Bengals rout winless Lions 34-11

By Larry Lage Oct. 17, 2021 04:22 PM EDT
Joe Burrow was able to rest his voice on the road with a rout, quieting

Detroit Lions linebacker Charles Harris strips Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields of the ball during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Bears won 24-14. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Bengals, Lions aim to bounce back after losing on late kicks

By Larry Lage Oct. 14, 2021 02:56 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals have been on the wrong

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) walks to the sidelines after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit. Ragnow has a season-ending toe injury that requires surgery, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not provided an update on Ragnow's condition. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
AP Source: Lions C Frank Ragnow has season-ending toe injury

By Larry Lage Oct. 12, 2021 05:34 PM EDT
The winless, and banged-up Detroit Lions have taken another hit.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Tucker's NFL-record FG lifts Ravens to 19-17 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Sep. 26, 2021 04:43 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Tucker ended the game as if he was starting it, backing

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Lions coach compares Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to Michael Vick

By Larry Lage Sep. 23, 2021 05:19 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Lamar Jackson makes dynamic plays with his speedy legs and

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (23) in action against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Detroit. Okudah has a season-ending Achilles tendon injury, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press, Monday, Sept. 13. Okudah was hurt in the fourth quarter Sunday as the 49ers held on to win 41-33 against the Lions. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning because results of his MRI had not been announced.(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Lions CB Okudah has season-ending Achilles tendon injury

By Larry Lage Sep. 13, 2021 11:09 AM EDT
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah has a season-ending Achilles tendon injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell runs for a 38-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
49ers build 28-point lead, hold on for 41-33 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Sep. 12, 2021 04:44 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Nick Bosa was ready to kick back and relax while the San

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Campbell-led Lions host 49ers, aiming to prove people wrong

By Larry Lage Sep. 09, 2021 05:36 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell is taking over a team that isn't supposed to win

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Lions made changes that may not translate to success in 2021

By Larry Lage Sep. 01, 2021 03:27 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions made a lot of changes in the offseason by

Indianapolis Colts tackle Taylor Stallworth recovers a fumble during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Colts beat Lions 27-17, but lose QB Sam Ehlinger to injury

By Larry Lage Aug. 27, 2021 10:11 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts' depth chart at quarterback took another

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) is stopped by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Jake Fromm leads Bills in 16-15 comeback victory over Lions

By Larry Lage Aug. 13, 2021 10:22 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Josh Allen rested and and Mitchell Trubisky barely played in the

Calvin Johnson, right, and business partner Rob Sims look over marijuana plants growing under special lights at their business in Webberville, Mich., Friday, June 4, 2021. The former Detroit Lions wide receiver has founded a cannabis business and is collaborating with Harvard University to research how marijuana can help people with CTE and chronic pain. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Calvin Johnson aims to change game with cannabis business

By Larry Lage Aug. 04, 2021 02:36 PM EDT
WEBBERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — Calvin Johnson is simply in awe that he will soon

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson (21) defends on a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Wallace during the first half of the NFL football Super Bowl 45 football game in Arlington, Texas. Woodson was one of the best football players of all time, joining Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen as the only players to win a Heisman Trophy, AP Rookie of the Year, AP Player of the Year and a Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Doctor says Charles Woodson's future includes saving lives

By Larry Lage Aug. 03, 2021 02:49 PM EDT
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Charles Woodson walked onto his covered patio, overlooking