Danny Amendola
FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2021, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks for a receiver during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans. With Jacksonville set to pick Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 pick and Zach Wilson appearing to be the favorite to go second to the New York Jets, the San Francisco 49ers will have their choice of Fields, North Dakota State's Trey Lance and Alabama's Mac Jones to be the eventual successor to Jimmy Garoppolo. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
GM Brad Holmes has 1st shot to help Lions improve via draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 23, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Lions looking for influx of talent anywhere with No. 7 pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
7. DETROIT LIONS (5-11) LAST SEASON: The long-suffering franchise started over, firing general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia...

Agent: WR Perriman agrees to $3M, 1-year contract with Lions

By Larry Lage Mar. 18, 2021 09:14 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Wide receiver Breshad Perriman has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. ...

Lions looking for receivers and cornerbacks in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:26 PM EST
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Kenny Golladay, WR Marvin Jones, WR Mohamed Sanu, DE Romeo Okwara, LB Jarrad Davis, PR...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 01:12 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill passes against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:14 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) running with the ball during an NFL football game against the Washington football team on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Washington Football team 30-27. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Lions RB Swift inactive with concussion against Texans

Nov. 26, 2020 11:38 AM EST

Golladay, Amendola out again for Lions; Swift questionable

Nov. 25, 2020 08:16 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Lions receivers Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola have been ruled out for Thursday's game against Houston. Golladay and...

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Lions stumble into Thanksgiving game after abysmal defeat

By Noah Trister Nov. 23, 2020 07:52 PM EST

Carolina Panthers strong safety Juston Burris breaks up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Jamal Agnew during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Latest loss puts Lions coach Patricia back on hot seat

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2020 06:58 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0

By Steve Reed Nov. 22, 2020 04:20 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) looks to throw against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 12:14 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) walks off the field after being injured on a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Stafford, Bridgewater both questionable for Lions-Panthers

Nov. 20, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) avoids a tackle by Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) and inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) before falling into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Even during shaky season, Prater has been big for Lions

By Noah Trister Nov. 16, 2020 07:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth reacts as he leave the game with an injury during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Whitworth carted off field; Brees sidelined with rib injury

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) boots the winning field goal with seconds remaining during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Prater's 59-yard FG lifts Lions to 30-27 win over Washington

By Larry Lage Nov. 15, 2020 04:37 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:52 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook breaks away for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
As Cook thrives, Vikings turn strong-arm strategy to Lions

By Dave Campbell Nov. 05, 2020 05:17 PM EST

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater, right, makes the extra point-attempt to defeat the Atlanta Falcons with Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell looking on as time expires in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Lions stun Falcons 23-22 after letting Atlanta score late TD

By Paul Newberry Oct. 25, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, laughs on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Falcons won 40-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Falcons, Lions both eyeing rare feat: a winning streak

By Paul Newberry Oct. 22, 2020 05:15 PM EDT