Jayron Kearse
Cowboys sign S Malik Hooker, 1st-round pick by Colts in 2017

Jul. 27, 2021 03:58 PM EDT
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed safety Malik Hooker on Tuesday, adding the 2017 first-round draft pick who couldn't stay healthy in four...

FILE - Alabama defensive backs Jared Mayden (21) and Patrick Surtain II (2) break up a pass intended for Duke wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) during the first half an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, in this Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, file photo. The Cowboys should have their choice of cornerbacks after losing starter Chidobe Awuzie to Cincinnati in free agency, possibly grabbing his replacement to start alongside 2020 second-round choice Trevon Diggs. Former Alabama teammate Patrick Surtain II is a popular name in mock drafts.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Dallas D needs draft help again, but don't rule out offense

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 23, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Cowboys have 10th overall pick, need help for woeful defense

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
10. DALLAS COWBOYS (6-10) LAST SEASON: A slow start turned ugly under first-year coach Mike McCarthy with QB Dak Prescott's gruesome season...

Cowboys sign Kazee, another Quinn connection from Atlanta

Mar. 29, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed free agent safety Damontae Kazee on Monday, adding another player from new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls away from Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon to score during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions interim coach and team were helpless against Bucs

By Larry Lage Dec. 28, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (50) runs from Detroit Lions' Frank Ragnow and Jonah Jackson (73) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Ragnow, Collins, Davis inactive in Buccaneers-Lions game

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2020 12:20 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 01:30 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 wide receiver Marvin Jones falls into the end zone for a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions 11/1/2020

Nov. 01, 2020 01:56 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

Lions activate safety Jayron Kearse after 3-game suspension

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 05:26 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions activated safety Jayron Kearse after he served a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on substance abuse. ...

Muhlbach makes cut for Lions again

Sep. 05, 2020 07:37 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Long snapper Don Muhlbach appears set for a 17th season with the Detroit Lions after making it through Saturday's roster cuts. ...

FBN--Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1) New faces: CBs Jeff Okudah, Desmond Trufant and Darryl Roberts, LBs Jamie Collins and Reggie Ragland, S Duron Harmon...

Vikings will lean on continuity to overcome key departures

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) NEW FACES: DE Yannick Ngakoue, WR Justin Jefferson, CB Jeff Gladney, CB Cameron Dantzler, WR Tajaé Sharpe, WR/PR...

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings' Jayron Kearse walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Kearse of the Detroit Lions has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the 2020 regular season for violating league policy on substance abuse. Formerly with division rival Minnesota, Kearse signed a one-year, $2 million deal with Detroit as a free agent. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Lions safety Jayron Kearse suspended 3 games

Jul. 31, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

Cousins, Vikings could benefit from Kubiak system continuity

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 05:48 PM EDT
MINNESOTA VIKINGS (11-7) CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: Behind career-best season from QB Kirk Cousins,...

With pair of 1st-round picks, Vikings face pressing CB need

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:40 AM EDT
22 and 25. MINNESOTA (11-7) LAST SEASON: Behind career-best season from QB Kirk Cousins, breakout year by RB Dalvin Cook, strong pass rush...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo, Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce (97) celebrates his fumble recovery with linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Baltimore. Michael Pierce has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Vikings will need heavy lift from new man in middle Pierce

By Dave Campbell Mar. 20, 2020 05:50 PM EDT