T.J. Hockenson
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) carries the ball up field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Lions' Campbell left with FG try regret in last-minute loss

By Dave Campbell Sep. 25, 2022 07:19 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores on a 4-yard touchdown run ahead of Detroit Lions defensive end Demetrius Taylor (52) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Vikings rally past Lions 28-24 on Osborn's last-minute TD

By Dave Campbell Sep. 25, 2022 04:45 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Vikings host Lions in quest to rebound from Philly flop

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs with the ball past Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 21, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) runs with the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Josh Thompson (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Lions aim to keep fans, Commanders trying to get them back

By Larry Lage Sep. 15, 2022 12:42 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaps over the pile to score a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 14, 2022 02:12 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Trey Lance, left, and Jimmy Garoppolo take part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Lance is ready for his first full season as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers despite getting almost no game action the past two seasons and with former starter Jimmy Garoppolo back on the bench behind him.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 07, 2022 03:24 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (34) carries against Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense

By Dave Campbell Aug. 31, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball as Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) pursues him during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9

By Will Graves Aug. 28, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Lions may have double digits in losses for 5th year in a row

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Detroit Lions tight end Devin Funchess, defended by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Casey Hayward, catches a 1-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions' Funchess making adjustment to tight end position

Aug. 15, 2022 02:38 PM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson works out during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., on June 2, 2022. Hutchinson has humbly been working on his craft on the field, and quietly has been handling his business off the field.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions' Hutchinson earning praise from teammates, coaches

Aug. 03, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Detroit Lions center Ryan McCollum (74) pushes receiver Kalil Pimpleton during drills at the Lions NFL football practice facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions optimistic going into second season under Campbell

Jul. 27, 2022 05:02 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions sign Devin Funchess to add depth at tight end

Jun. 14, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

New York Jets' tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) warms up with a medicine ball before the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
After rooting for Jets as kid, Ruckert now playing for them

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

From left to right, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, NFL football first-round draft picks Jameson Williams and Aidan Hutchinson and general manager Brad Holmes pose at the team's training facility, April 29, 2022 in Allen Park, Mich. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News via AP)
Lions use six of eight draft picks for defensive rebuild

By Bob Tripi Apr. 30, 2022 10:01 PM EDT

Lions exercise 5th-year option on tight end T.J. Hockenson

Apr. 26, 2022 07:27 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have exercised their fifth-year option on tight end T.J. Hockenson, the team announced Tuesday. A first...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. No position in the NFL has undergone more changes to the style of player over the years than tight end. Long gone are the days of the blocking specialists who serve mainly as an extra offensive lineman. While guys like Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce and Kittle are excellent run-blockers, they are also outstanding receivers and major weapons on offense. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Tight end position has undergone quite an evolution in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 25, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32), defended by Green Bay Packers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (24) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions' relatively strong ending gives hope for 2022 season

By Larry Lage Jan. 10, 2022 06:48 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (20) carries against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seahawks close out disappointing home campaign hosting Lions

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:43 PM EST