Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 6:01 AM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Matthew Stafford said it’s the proudest he’s been in 12 seasons as a Lion. Matt Patricia called it an example of why he got into coaching. The Detroit Lions didn’t win any games Tuesday, and they didn’t lose any, either. What they did
Month: August 2020
Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 1:38 AM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Tuesday’s scene outside the Lions’ practice facility looked a bit out of place. Actually, way out of place. In the aftermath of the Jacob Blake shooting by police in Kenosha, Wis. on Sunday, the Lions canceled practice and instead had a team meeting,
John Niyo The Detroit News Published 11:02 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 Allen Park — They made a promise, and they kept it. So if you’re wondering where all this is coming from, or where it’s going, you should probably start there. The Detroit Lions didn’t simply cancel a practice Tuesday. They did more than
Associated Press Published 9:50 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 Philadelphia — Dementia tests in the NFL concussion litigation allow doctors to use different baseline standards for Black and white retired players, making it more difficult for Blacks to show injury and qualify for awards, lawyers for two ex-players argued in court filings Tuesday. The settlement fund has
Shawn Windsor Detroit Free Press Published 8:47 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 Not that long ago the most popular sports league in the country couldn’t run fast enough from days like Tuesday, when players began talking about police brutality and social justice. Think about how much has changed in the last year. Think about the NFL’s reaction to Colin
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 6:41 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 Allen Park — A little more than three hours after the Detroit Lions were supposed to begin a fresh week of training camp practices, every player and coach filed out the front door of the team’s facility to announce there would be no football
Dave Boucher Detroit Free Press Published 5:53 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 The Detroit Lions were not known for their defensive prowess last season. But this November, Ford Field will play an important role in protecting ballots cast in the general election. The Lions are teaming up with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson this year
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 5:17 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 They weren’t in the mood for football, at all. And who could blame them after another unarmed Black man — someone so many of them recognized as their brother, their father, their cousin, their son — was shot eight times by Kenosha (Wisconsin) police? The Detroit
The Detroit Lions canceled practice and addressed the media in response to the Jacob Blake shooting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Allen Park. It’s time to listen, like it or not: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2020/08/25/detroit-lions-stopped-practice-racial-injustice-jacob-blake-shooting/3438911001/ Facebook – https://bit.ly/2T7zuV9 Twitter – https://bit.ly/2JeixbW Instagram – https://bit.ly/2Chb7hR Online – https://www.freep.com #lions #nfl #jacobblake
Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 3:44 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 There were no blocks or tackles or throws or catches today at Lions practice Tuesday. In fact, there was no practice at all. Instead, there was listening and talking, pain and understanding, expressing and learning. In the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 2:58 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 The Detroit Lions became the one of the first professional sports teams this year to take a collective stand against police brutality by canceling practice Tuesday. Practice was moved back twice before the cancellation where players instead addressed the media about their frustration
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Charles McDonald New York Daily News Published 10:08 PM EDT Aug 24, 2020 Le’Veon Bell is the leader of a unique group of Jets running backs. There’s a mix of young and old. Frank Gore, who joined the Jets during free agency, entered the league in 2005. In 2005, Jets rookie running back La’Mical Perine
Jon Becker Mercury News Published 9:33 PM EDT Aug 24, 2020 NFL commissioner Roger Goodell again expressed remorse for how he and the league reacted when Colin Kaepernick started kneeling in protest during the national anthem four years ago. During an interview with ex-NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho of Fox Sports 1 posted Sunday, Goodell said
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 9:51 AM EDT Aug 24, 2020 With a pregnant wife at home and COVID-19 on his mind, Danny Shelton figured he’d give the new face shield designed to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus a try. But a week into training camp, the Detroit Lions defensive tackle said
Barry Wilner Associated Press Published 4:25 AM EDT Aug 24, 2020 New York — The NFL had 77 positive COVID-19 tests from 11 teams re-examined by a New Jersey lab after false positives, and all those tests came back negative. The league asked the New Jersey lab BioReference to investigate the results, and those 77
David Ginsburg Associated Press Published 12:13 AM EDT Aug 24, 2020 The Baltimore Ravens have terminated the contract of seven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas, who got involved in a fight with a teammate Friday and did not attend practice Saturday. According to a statement released Sunday by the team, Thomas was released “for personal
Bob Wojnowski The Detroit News Published 11:00 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Allen Park — Stop me if you’ve heard this before. The Lions believe they’ve been close and are edging closer. When Matthew Stafford was healthy last season, they had a shot in every game. Even after he departed with a back injury, they
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 7:09 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 I hope this isn’t another Graham Glasgow situation, but I fear it could be. Last year, the Detroit Lions made the unconventional decision to take Glasgow, their best offensive guard, off the field for a series every half so they could give backup
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 7:03 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 It’s been three years since the Detroit Lions started looking for more ways to utilize Jamal Agnew’s playmaking ability. It wasn’t much, a snap here and there, but the team found opportunities to plug the then-rookie defensive back into tailored offensive packages, if only
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