Jahlani Tavai
New England Patriots fans cheer before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
New England Patriots at Atlanta Falcons 11/18/2021

Nov. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) plays against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. Lions head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes will be using the team's final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Friday night, Aug. 27, to make their last decisions on their 2021 roster. Players such as wide receiver Tom Kennedy and linebacker Jahlani Tavai are among those competing for a job with the team. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Lions will use closing preseason game to finalize roster

By Jeremy Reisman Aug. 26, 2021 02:39 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph calls signals during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut

By Dan Scifo Aug. 21, 2021 10:44 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) talks with Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) during pregame of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:48 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) prepares to step into the end zone for a touchdown as Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Lions and makeshift coaching staff struggle against Bucs

By Dave Hogg Dec. 26, 2020 06:26 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:52 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Detroit Lions at Jacksonville Jaguars 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 1993, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Andre Ware (11) runs from the pocket while trying to avoid the tackle of Phoenix Cardinals outside linebacker Freddie Joe Nunn (50) during the first quarter in Pontiac, Mich. The Motor City has witnessed a lot of losing seasons in the league in large part because the Lions have missed more than hit the mark with draft decisions. Taking quarterback Andre Ware seventh overall in 1990 is only one example. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)
Lions lean on Barry Sanders as a good memory from NFL draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 21, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia, right, greets Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. The Broncos won 27-17. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Patricia believes Lions have something to play for in finale

By Matt Schoch Dec. 23, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia, right, greets Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. The Broncos won 27-17. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lions closing out another disappointing season

Michael Kelly Dec. 22, 2019 08:55 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) breaks free from the grasp of Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Lock, Lindsay lead Broncos to 27-17 win over reeling Lions

By Pat Graham Dec. 22, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 03:49 PM EST

Lions-Broncos Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 01:37 PM EST
DETROIT (3-10-1) AT DENVER (5-9) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE -- Broncos by 7 RECORD VS....

Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Buccaneers, Lions relegated to individual goals down stretch

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 11:19 AM EST
TAMPA BAY (6-7) at DETROIT (3-9-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Buccaneers by 4 ½ RECORD...

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, left, catches a 47-yard touchdown pass as Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) defends during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Lions prepare for Stafford's uncertainty moving forward

By Matt Schoch Nov. 11, 2019 07:28 PM EST

Lions-Eagles Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 02:06 PM EDT
DETROIT (1-0-1) at PHILADELPHIA (1-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE — Eagles by 7 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Detroit 1-1;...

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

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Stafford overcomes mistakes to help Lions top Chargers 13-10

By Larry Lage Sep. 15, 2019 04:14 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions lose Davis, Ragnow to injuries and game 24-20 to Bills

By Larry Lage Aug. 23, 2019 11:30 PM EDT