Tyrell Williams
FILE - Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock walks the sideline during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. On Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, the Las Vegas Raiders announced they have fired Mayock after three seasons and will begin a search for a coach and GM following their second playoff berth in the past 19 seasons. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Las Vegas Raiders oust GM Mike Mayock after 3 seasons

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2022 06:20 PM EST

Lions waive Tyrell Williams from IR with injury settlement

Nov. 05, 2021 09:04 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have waived wide receiver Tyrell Williams from injured reserve with an injury settlement. ...

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) walks to the sidelines after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit. Ragnow has a season-ending toe injury that requires surgery, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not provided an update on Ragnow's condition. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
AP Source: Lions C Frank Ragnow has season-ending toe injury

By Larry Lage Oct. 12, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden leaves after speaking during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, file photo. Jon Gruden is out as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments. Gruden released a statement Monday night, Oct. 11, 2021, that he is stepping down after The New York Times reported that Gruden frequently used misogynistic and homophobic language directed at Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in the NFL. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Davis' 'dream' hire of Gruden turns into Raiders nightmare

By Josh Dubow Oct. 12, 2021 01:00 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes as he is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) and defensive tackle Malik McDowell (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Browns won 14-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings need boost but can't bank on winless Lions as remedy

By Dave Campbell Oct. 07, 2021 01:28 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass over Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Winless Lions take 7-game skid vs. Vikings to Minnesota

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Adrian Amos trips up Detroit Lions' T.J. Hockenson during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Banged-up Lions put center Frank Ragnow on injured reserve

Oct. 06, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches his team from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Lions' Campbell keeps taking risks; results not there yet

By Jeremy Reisman Oct. 04, 2021 04:20 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers dominate 2nd half, bounce back to beat Lions 35-17

By Steve Megargee Sep. 20, 2021 11:28 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) celebrates his 43-yard touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions RB D'Andre Swift active for game against Packers

Sep. 20, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates his touchdown run with Jason Cabinda (45) in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions' Jamaal Williams ready for his return to Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Sep. 18, 2021 03:59 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the final whistle in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 16, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions, Packers attempt to bounce back after losing openers

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 12:55 PM EDT

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (23) in action against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Detroit. Okudah has a season-ending Achilles tendon injury, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press, Monday, Sept. 13. Okudah was hurt in the fourth quarter Sunday as the 49ers held on to win 41-33 against the Lions. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning because results of his MRI had not been announced.(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Lions have a long list of fixes before facing Packers

By Dave Hogg Sep. 13, 2021 04:38 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rolls out to pass against the San Francisco 49ers In the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
St. Francis (PA) at DEL 9/11/2021

Sep. 12, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 09, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock walks on the sideline during at the team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. After failing to post a winning record in three seasons since Jon Gruden returned as coach, the Raiders know that nothing short of a playoff berth can be considered a success in year four. “We think we’re going to be a pretty good football team,” Mayock said Wednesday, Sept. 1. "We’re not hiding from expectations." (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)
Raiders GM Mike Mayock: 'We need to be a playoff team'

By Josh Dubow Sep. 01, 2021 08:33 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 ...

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Lions made changes that may not translate to success in 2021

By Larry Lage Sep. 01, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

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