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Allen Park — Although Taylor Decker is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is optimistic he’ll have his starting left tackle on the field for the first time this season. Campbell was asked before Friday’s session to slap a percentage on Decker’s chances of playing Sunday, and

James Hawkins, John Niyo, Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Sunday’s Lions-Steelers game at Heinz Field (1 p.m., Fox/97.1). ► James Hawkins: The Lions’ last nine trips to Pittsburgh have resulted in a loss and it’s hard to see that streak coming to an end, given the different directions these teams

Allen Park — Each Saturday during the college football season, we’ll highlight five prospects with locally televised matchups who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft, based on projected needs. The list aims to highlight early-, mid- and late-round prospects. This will give you a chance to watch the players performing

Allen Park — Josh Reynolds isn’t sure whether the Detroit Lions made an offer this spring, when the wide receiver was a free agent. And he isn’t certain whether two days of practice will be enough time for him to get acclimated with his new surroundings and play in Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But

Roger Zatkoff, a linebacker who won a Rose Bowl at the University of Michigan and later a world championship with the Detroit Lions, has died. Zatkoff died at his home in Clawson, Nov. 4, according to his obituary. He was 90. Zatkoff, a Hamtramck native, played for the Lions in 1957-58, and was part of

Allen Park — Of all the stats you could highlight to epitomize the Detroit Lions’ 0-8 record, few are more glaring than the team’s struggles in the red zone. And it truly is a team issue. On offense, the Lions have scored a touchdown on 50% of their trips inside the 20-yard line, which ranks 30th

Allen Park — Before safety Jalen Elliott ever stepped on a field as a member of the Detroit Lions, he thought it was over. Reporting to training camp as a rookie in 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19, which sidelined him for more than two weeks. It was an inauspicious start for the undrafted rookie out of

Allen Park — The Lions don’t play the Pittsburgh Steelers all that often — once every four years — but when the sides meet, it’s easy to cast an enviable eye across Lake Erie at the sustained success the opposition has experienced. Remarkably, it’s been 19 years since the Steelers have had a losing season. During

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions found some receiving help off waivers on Wednesday, claiming Josh Reynolds from the Tennessee Titans. The move reunites Reynolds with quarterback Jared Goff. The two played together four seasons in Los Angeles after the Rams selected Reynolds in the fourth round of the 2017 draft out of Texas A&M. “Josh is

Allen Park — When discussing ways he could address his team’s struggling offense in the immediate aftermath of last month’s 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the first name Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell mentioned was rookie wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. “I think we need to look long and hard at St. Brown,” Campbell said. “There, for

Allen Park — Early signs are pointing toward Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker returning to action this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He cleared a significant hurdle on Wednesday, fully participating in practice as he works his way back from a September finger injury that required surgery. “If he feels good, then we’ll see what

Justin Rogers, James Hawkins, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions for Week 10 of the NFL season. All picks made against the spread. Detroit +9 at Pittsburgh Rogers: Pittsburgh Hawkins: Detroit Niyo: Detroit Wojnowski: Pittsburgh Baltimore -7 at Miami Rogers: Miami Hawkins: Baltimore Niyo: Baltimore Wojnowski: Baltimore Jacksonville +10.5

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions will see the return of two more injured players to the practice field this week, including rookie cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu. A third-round pick out of Syracuse, Melifonwu suffered a thigh injury in Week 2. He had started that game in place of Jeff Okudah, who was lost for the season

Tom Withers |  Associated Press Odell Beckham Jr. wanted freedom and got his wish. A disappointment and distraction before being released by the Cleveland Browns, Beckham cleared NFL waivers without being claimed Tuesday and can now sign as a free agent with any team. Beckham was let go by the Browns on Monday, closing the book

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions filled an open roster spot on Tuesday, promoting safety Jalen Elliott off the practice squad. Elliott signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame a year ago, but missed the first couple weeks of his first training camp with COVID. Still, he showed enough in

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions still are winless, the bye is in the rear-view and you have questions. Welcome to the mailbag. ►Question: Has tight end now become a position to look at, either right now on waivers, or in the offseason, with only having T.J. Hockenson and Brock Wright there? — @sodenad ►Answer: I don’t see the release of

Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell confirmed what many had already assumed; his team will not be putting in a waiver claim for former All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. “Look, (general manager) Brad (Holmes) and I talk about everything,” Campbell said. “He was no different. I’d leave it at that. Our ears and our eyes are

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions waived veteran tight end Darren Fells on Monday, a mutual decision between to the two sides. “Darren, that was basically a mutual parting,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “No ill will. It’s all good.” To fill the need for depth at the position, the Lions are signing Brock Wright off the

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions know they have more than half their 17-game season remaining, but after getting smashed by the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the bye, the whispers of a potentially winless campaign started to gain momentum. But while the Lions were off, we were reminded how unpredictable the league could be when

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions signed Tyrell Williams to serve as the team’s No. 1 receiver this offseason. Instead, he ended up playing just 39 snaps for the franchise. On Friday, the Lions released Williams off injured reserve with an undisclosed injury settlement. Williams signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Lions in March,