NOAH TRISTER
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is tackled during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions fell short, but can take plenty of positives from loss

By Noah Trister Sep. 30, 2019 06:10 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The first loss of the season for the Detroit Lions may have

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Bashaud Breeland crosses into the end zone, after recovering a fumble, for a 100-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions fight back, but 3rd-quarter fumbles cost them

By Noah Trister Sep. 29, 2019 07:08 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Kerryon Johnson fought for the goal line, disappearing into a mass of

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Lions off to the start Stafford and Patricia needed

By Noah Trister Sep. 23, 2019 07:30 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — For some franchises, being undefeated through three games

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) pulls in a 31-yard touchdown reception as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Mistakes and all, Lions unbeaten after beating Chargers

By Noah Trister Sep. 16, 2019 06:34 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Matt Patricia came to Detroit with a defensive background,

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) fumbles the ball against the Detroit Lions in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Too many mistakes for short-handed Chargers in loss to Lions

By Noah Trister Sep. 15, 2019 05:37 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Philip Rivers rattled off a lengthy list of problems for the Los

FILE - This Aug. 30, 2010, file photo shows Brian Sherman, left, using his laptop to record moves in his team's fantasy football draft, at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Cincinnati. From 2007 to 2017, the number of people playing fantasy football more than tripled, from 13.8 million to 42.7 million, according to the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association. This past Sunday, ESPN’s fantasy app drew 8.3 million unique users _ its biggest day ever _ according to ESPN and Adobe Analytics (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)
NFL At 100: Fantasy football all too real in sports culture

By Noah Trister Sep. 13, 2019 12:43 PM EDT
Kyle Rudolph is now in his ninth season with the Minnesota Vikings, the team that

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and teammates congratulate wide receiver Maurice Harris (82) after his touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Jakobi Meyers impressive as Patriots rout Lions 31-3

By Noah Trister Aug. 08, 2019 10:45 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — If Jakobi Meyers wanted to, he could probably use his status as an

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots football player Kyle Van Noy acknowledges the fans as the Patriots Super Bowl victory is honored during a break in an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, in Boston. Van Noy had plenty of nice things to say about his former team. Of course, it’s been his own career that’s taken off since he left Detroit. “It feels good to come back a winner and say hi to people I haven’t seen in a while,” the New England linebacker said. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
New England's Van Noy complimentary of Lions in return

By Noah Trister Aug. 06, 2019 02:53 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Kyle Van Noy had plenty of nice things to say about his

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, hugs former teammate Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola as they make their way onto the field for a combined NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Daniel Mears/Detroit News via AP)
With new contract, Brady still not looking too far ahead

By Noah Trister Aug. 05, 2019 05:41 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Even with a new contract, Tom Brady faces some uncertainty

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola runs a drill at the Lions NFL football practice facility in Allen Park, Mich. The 33-year-old Amendola is entering his 11th NFL season after signing with the Lions in March. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Lions' Amendola ready for joint practices with former team

By Noah Trister Aug. 04, 2019 05:11 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Danny Amendola earned plenty of laughs from the assembled

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay runs a drill at an open practice at Ford Field, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions focused on forcing more turnovers in 2019

By Noah Trister Aug. 03, 2019 04:17 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — After a public practice at Ford Field, Detroit cornerback Darius Slay

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Mike Daniels runs during NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Sunday, July 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Daniels has high praise for Patricia after joining Lions

By Noah Trister Jul. 28, 2019 03:28 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit coach Matt Patricia apparently made quite an

FILE - In a Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Detroit Lions' Theo Riddick runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The Detroit Lions have released running back Theo Riddick after six seasons with the team. Coach Matt Patricia announced the move Saturday, July 27, 2019 while confirming the signing of defensive lineman Mike Daniels. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Lions release running back Theo Riddick after 6 seasons

By Noah Trister Jul. 27, 2019 09:21 AM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are moving on from one of their mainstays

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 file photo, Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels (76) celebrates his sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second of an NFL football game in Atlanta. A person with knowledge of the agreement says the Detroit Lions have reached a one-year deal with defensive lineman Mike Daniels, Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
AP Source: Daniels reaches agreement with Lions

By Noah Trister Jul. 26, 2019 06:15 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have reached a one-year deal with defensive lineman

After whirlwind 2018 season, Anderson moves on to Detroit

By Noah Trister Jul. 26, 2019 05:31 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — C.J. Anderson has played in three Super Bowls and won one,

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson at a press conference on Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Kerryon Johnson looking forward to 2nd season with Lions

By Noah Trister May. 02, 2019 06:49 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Kerryon Johnson's rookie season was one of few bright spots

Detroit Lions first-round draft pick T.J. Hockenson addresses the media at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Hockenson, Tavai highlight Detroit's draft haul

By Noah Trister Apr. 27, 2019 08:50 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit general manager Bob Quinn was asked if it gives him

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. The Detroit Lions look like they need a tight end and a receiver early in the three-day NFL draft after largely ignoring both positions in recent years. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Lions draft LB Jahlani Tavai, DB Will Harris on 2nd day

By Noah Trister Apr. 26, 2019 08:33 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — As far as Detroit general manager Bob Quinn is concerned,

Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football team's training facility in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Lions introduce Flowers, Coleman and James, also sign 2 more

By Noah Trister Mar. 14, 2019 07:38 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Trey Flowers' 6-year old daughter has already experienced

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, John Shuster delivers a stone during the 2019 USA Curling Nationals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Mich. Nearly a year has passed since he won gold in South Korea, and Shuster can still smile about his transformation from obscure curler to Olympic sensation. The past 12 months have certainly been eventful for him and his teammates. (Emil Lippe/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP, File)
A year after Olympic gold, US curlers reflect on success

By Noah Trister Feb. 15, 2019 03:41 PM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Nearly a year has passed since he won gold in South Korea,