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Allen Park — It was apparent from the moment he settled on the No. 18, Lions rookie receiver Jameson Williams was neither thrilled nor intending to stick with it. That’s the nature of being a rookie, joining a roster so late in the offseason — there are only so many numbers remaining. In May, Williams reasoned with himself that

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Wednesday’s training camp practice. ► Tom Kennedy entered camp as the forgotten man in the receiver room. After the team had brought back Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond, two key contributors from last season, and added DJ Chark and first-round pick Jameson Williams to the mix, it was

If there was an overarching theme to Tuesday’s anticipated season debut of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series featuring the Detroit Lions it was the franchise’s budding culture under coach Dan Campbell. Far beyond Campbell’s favorite buzzword “grit,” which earned a mention right out the gate of the 46-minute episode, it’s the camaraderie Campbell and his coaching staff

Christen Harper, fiancée of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, says she receives death threats on social media after Goff’s losses. “I get the most death threats after a loss, my DMs just blow up with, like, crazy stuff,” Harper says in an interview with ESPN’s Rachel DeMita on DeMita’s podcast, Courtside Club. Harper, a model who appeared

Allen Park — If the season started today, Tracy Walker and DeShon Elliott are the clear-cut favorites to start at safety for the Detroit Lions. Walker has emerged as a leader on the defense after last season’s bounce-back campaign, and Elliott, a free-agent addition from Baltimore, has the makings of a reliable complement if he can

Allen Park — During a full-team red-zone period at Detroit Lions training camp on Tuesday, quarterback Tim Boyle, who was under duress and on the move, slung an end-over-end pass to wide receiver Tom Kennedy. Kennedy came down with the pass in the end zone, tapping his toes along the sideline for a touchdown. In celebration, Boyle bent

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Tuesday’s training camp practice. ► With the team back in full pads, the Lions got in some short-yardage and goal-line work. That section of practice was largely dominated by the offensive line. Starting with a third-and-short scenario, the first-team offense unloaded a variety of play calls to

The first episode of “Hard Knocks” featuring the Detroit Lions is set to air at 10 p.m. Tuesday, and fans can tune in via HBO to watch. Each episode of the series — there are five in total — is an hour long and will be released every Tuesday until Sept. 6. The show will feature the Lions

Obinna Eze looks like he has it all figured out. That’s because for the most part, he does. He recently married his high school sweetheart, Yasmeen, and he’s been playing for the Detroit Lions on a deal that’s fairly lucrative for an undrafted free agent. He also holds a degree in finance from the University

Allen Park — Every morning, Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis puts his feet on the ground and asks himself a pair of questions. “Do you want to do this? Do you want to be here?” Davis said after Monday’s training camp practice. And every morning, he has the same answer: “Yes, please.” Davis this season

Allen Park — It might be one of training camp’s most under-the-radar competitions, but no one should take for granted how important it is for the Detroit Lions to find the right kicker. The franchise need to look no further than the dark days between the retirement of Jason Hanson and the addition of the

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Monday’s training camp practice. ► Inclement weather during the morning forced the team to close practice off to the public, but clearer skies in the afternoon allowed for the session to be conducted outdoors. There was a steady rain at one point, but it only lasted about

Allen Park — It might be one of training camp’s most under-the-radar competitions, but no one should take for granted how important it is for the Detroit Lions to find the right kicker. The franchise need to look no further than the dark days between the retirement of Jason Hanson and the addition of the equally

Steve Reed  |  Associated Press Spartanburg, S.C. — Two weeks into training camp and the Carolina Panthers’ quarterback situation remains unsettled. Coach Matt Rhule said both Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold have had good days, but he’s not ready to declare a starter. Rhule said that decision could come after the team’s second preseason game

Detroit — No one could have reasonably expected a packed house for a training camp practice, but there were enough signs both inside and outside Ford Field on Saturday to confirm the growing excitement for the upcoming Detroit Lions season. Traffic jams outside the stadium, and approximately 18,000 fans coming through the gates — the most since

Allen Park — Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is an NFL offense. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been working to install his playbook throughout the offseason, and through the first week and a half of training camp, he’s had to have some patience. “I’m very pleased with Ben. I like what he’s doing,”

Allen Park — As the Detroit Lions continue to build the foundation of the team’s rebuild, there are obvious cornerstones being put into place. There’s ultra-talented offensive tackle Penei Sewell, who has the physical gifts and nasty demeanor to anchor the line for the next decade and potentially earn multiple Pro Bowl selections along the way.

Allen Park — What a difference a year has made in the life of Detroit Lions cornerback AJ Parker. An undrafted rookie out of Kansas State in 2021, Parker was just starting to turn heads around this time last year. It was the beginning of an unexpected run that resulted in him surging past veterans Corn Elder

Allen Park — Here are some notes and observations from Friday’s training camp practice. ► After a sharp showing the day before, Lions quarterback Jared Goff lacked the same consistency to close out the week. He sailed a short throw to Trinity Benson early in full-team work and followed that up with a severely underthrown ball

Greg Beacham |  Associated Press Coach Sean McVay says Matthew Stafford’s continuing elbow pain is unusual for a football player, and the Los Angeles Rams are trying to determine whether it will hamper their starting quarterback in the regular season. The former Lion has been throwing in individual drills and 7-on-7 setups while skipping the