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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Garrett not practicing, status for Steelers unknown

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2022 01:53 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during warm-ups before the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will miss Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after injuring his right ankle during Sunday's 31-30 loss to the New York Jets. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Browns DE Clowney to miss Steelers game with ankle injury

By Tom Withers Sep. 19, 2022 01:43 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) plays against the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Cleveland Browns added depth at two key positions in advance of the season opener, signing offensive tackle Joe Haeg and tight end Jesse James, who both previously played for rival Pittsburgh. The Browns tweaked their roster Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, as they began preparing for Sunday's opener at Charlotte. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Browns add depth, sign T Haeg, TE James as opener approaches

By Tom Withers Sep. 05, 2022 12:04 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:15 PM EST

NFL Network reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala, left, talks with Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 11:59 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
While Fields progresses, losses mount for struggling Bears

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 11, 2021 02:16 PM EST

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, right, talks to an official on the sideline as his team plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Fields emerging as struggling Bears pass season's midpoint

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 09, 2021 06:52 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo puts his head down and scores between Chicago Bears safety Tashaun Gipson (38) and DeAndre Houston-Carson during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fields feeling more confident as other Bears return

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 04, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Steelers look to keep Monday night dominance going vs Bears

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after throwing a late fourth quarter interception in an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. The 49ers won 33-22. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears struggle with Mack sidelined, Nagy missing game

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 31, 2021 07:19 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) catches a pass from quarterback Justin Fields as Detroit Lions defensive back Bobby Price defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Montgomery's knee injury means uncertainty for Bears offense

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 04, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt (80) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Butt, the once-promising tight end whose football career was waylaid by six knee operations, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, July 29, 2021, saying he could no longer hide the fact that he’d lost his passion for the game he loves. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt retires from NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 29, 2021 06:51 PM EDT

Lions looking for turnaround with new general manager, coach

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia were fired 11...

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...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against Lions

By Jay Cohen Dec. 06, 2020 06:12 PM EST

Chicago Bears receiver DeAndre Carter walks off the field following a 34-30 loss to the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 06, 2020 04:49 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

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) running with the ball during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Glendale, AZ. The Lions defeated the Cardinals 26-23. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Lions moving on after ending 11-game, 11-month losing streak

By Larry Lage Sep. 28, 2020 07:59 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay celebrate his touchdown catch with quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Lions snap 11-game losing streak, beat Cardinals 26-23

By David Brandt Sep. 27, 2020 07:51 PM EDT