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Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 6:56 PM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Wednesday’s Detroit Lions training camp practice. ► Regardless of the conditions, Lions coach Matt Patricia prefers to have his team practice on grass, as opposed to the facility’s less-forgiving indoor turf. He proved that commitment

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 6:57 PM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Adaptability has become second nature for Detroit Lions offensive lineman Jonah Jackson and that trait is helping him to hold his own as a rookie in one of the most unique offseasons in NFL history.  Through his four years at Rutgers University and

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:07 PM EDT Aug 26, 2020 As a rookie, the Detroit Lions experimented with the versatility of rookie linebacker Jahlani Tavai. He spent time on the line of scrimmage, and when he lined up off the ball, he got snaps as both an inside and outside linebacker.  In terms

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 10:33 AM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Although it’s unclear exactly when he got banged up, Detroit Lions guard Joe Dahl exited Sunday’s practice with an injury. Despite two days off, the veteran offensive lineman still isn’t ready to go, according to Lions coach Matt Patricia, and won’t participate in

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

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

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

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

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

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

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:33 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Sunday’s Detroit Lions training camp practice. ► Let’s start today’s observations with the end of practice. Instead of a traditional huddle and message from coach Matt Patricia, or a conditioning segment, the Lions capped the

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:18 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 The NFL announced Sunday morning there were irregularities with COVID testing for several teams serviced through third-party provider BioReference. The testing results, all coming from the same laboratory in New Jersey, produced several unexpected positive tests for multiple teams.  Although the expectation is

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 1:26 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Allen Park — With the start of the regular season three weeks from Sunday, the Detroit Lions aren’t taking any chances with players dealing with various bumps and bruises. But those extra precautions left the team shorthanded at spots, particularly running back, during the

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 11:06 AM EDT Aug 23, 2020 The NFL announced Sunday morning there were irregularities with COVID testing for several teams serviced through third-party provider BioReference. The testing results, all coming from the same laboratory in New Jersey, produced several unexpected positive tests for multiple teams.  Although the expectation is

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 11:45 AM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Allen Park — The Detroit Lions added some defensive line depth, signing veteran Will Clarke on Sunday. To make room on the roster, the team waived offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch. Clarke, a third-round draft pick out of West Virginia in 2014, has appeared in