Kerryon Johnson
Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders, center, is tackled by New York Giants' Logan Ryan, left, an Xavier McKinney during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Banged-up Eagles have tough challenge running vs. Washington

By Les Bowen Dec. 29, 2021 06:55 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
49ers survive season-opening trip with 2 straight wins

By Josh Dubow Sep. 20, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert runs against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Mostert will undergo season-ending surgery on his knee after getting injured in the season opener Sunday, (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
49ers RB Raheem Mostert to undergo season-ending surgery

By Josh Dubow Sep. 14, 2021 03:48 PM EDT

Lions seem set up for 4th straight year with 10-plus losses

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:36 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) New faces: GM Brad Holmes, coach Dan Campbell, QB Jared Goff, RB Jamaal Williams, WR Tyrell Williams, OT Penei Sewell ...

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni talks to the media during practice at NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Eagles starters will play preseason opener; Dillard injured

By Les Bowen Aug. 10, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions linebacker Jason Cabinda (45) runs the ball during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., in this Thursday, June 10, 2021, file photo. The Detroit Lions are counting on converted linebacker Jason Cabinda to play a key role on offense under first-year coach Dan Campbell. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions' Cabinda getting comfortable back in the backfield

By Steve Kornacki Aug. 10, 2021 03:09 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...

Rookie head coach Nick Sirianni leads Eagles into camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:20 AM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (4-11-1) CAMP SITE: Philadelphia LAST YEAR: A last-place finish in the lowly NFC East got coach...

AP source: Lions releasing running back Kerryon Johnson

By Larry Lage May. 05, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are releasing running back Kerryon Johnson, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke Wednesday...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams pushes off Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Devin White during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., in this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo. A person familiar with the situation says running back Jamaal Williams has agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions The person spoke Wednesday, March 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the deal. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
AP source: RB Jamaal Williams agrees to sign with Lions

By Larry Lage Mar. 17, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

Detroit Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach (48) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play

By Larry Lage Dec. 14, 2020 06:21 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Injured Stafford isn't available for comeback as Lions lose

By Dave Hogg Dec. 13, 2020 10:07 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

New York Jets' Ty Johnson celebrates his touchdown during the second half an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jets RB Ty Johnson went from sending emails to scoring TDs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 11, 2020 02:38 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell carries a game ball as he leaves the field following a 34-30 win over the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Lions feeling good about themselves after big win for Bevell

By Noah Trister Dec. 07, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia adjusts his face mask during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Early turnovers just the start of dismal loss for Lions

By Noah Trister Nov. 26, 2020 05:38 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Houston Texans at Detroit Lions 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 12:56 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs past New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Lions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secure

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2020 04:30 PM EST

Lions host Texans in matchup of coaches hoping to keep jobs

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 11:52 AM EST
HOUSTON (3-7) at DETROIT (4-6) Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Lions by 2 RECORD VS....