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
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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
It’s November and the Detroit Lions are winless, so naturally it’s draft season here in Detroit. I figured I’d get a lot of questions about next offseason and the 2022 NFL draft for this week’s mailbag and you all did not disappoint. Reader questions edited for clarity: Dave, don’t you feel like the Lions have
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
It’s November and the Detroit Lions are winless, so naturally it’s draft season here in Detroit. I figured I’d get a lot of questions about next offseason and the 2022 NFL draft for this week’s mailbag and you all did not disappoint. Reader questions edited for clarity: Dave, don’t you feel like the Lions have
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 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 — 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
The Detroit Lions were on bye last week, which means they didn’t lose for the first time this season. Yay. That tired joke aside, Week 9 really was a week of hope for the Lions, a reaffirmation that anything can happen — and at some point, probably will — in the NFL. The lowly Jacksonville
Greetings from the bye week. I have returned from a week of vacation refreshed and reinvigorated. No, I didn’t go to some fancy pants resort at a lavish destination like the U.S. Virgin Islands. I’m merely a humble sports writer for your morning friendly, where I toil alongside my fellow ink-stained wretches in the hopes
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
Show Caption Hide Caption Any hope Detroit Lions will avoid 0-17? We break it down Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez share their thoughts after the Detroit Lions’ 44-6 loss to the Eagles on Oct. 31, 2021. Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press Taylor Decker’s injured left index finger has
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
The Detroit Lions have top priority on the NFL waiver wire, but Lions coach Dan Campbell said they will not use that position to upgrade their receiving corps when Odell Beckham Jr. hits waivers later today. Beckham, the talented but mercurial soon-to-be ex-Cleveland Browns receiver, wisely agreed to a restructured contract that should allow him
The Detroit Lions are back in action after a week off and they continue their quest of getting their first victory of the season. If Dan Campbell wants to notch win number one in his run as Lions head coach, he’ll need to do it against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. on Fox. The
Darren Fells tumbled out of the playing rotation in recent weeks. Now, the veteran tight end is looking for a new home. Fells asked the Detroit Lions for his release Monday, and the team plans to grant his request by placing him on waivers. Because it is after the trade deadline, all NFL players are
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
The Detroit Lions are back in action after a week off and they continue their quest of getting their first victory of the season. If Dan Campbell wants to notch win number one in his run as Lions head coach, he’ll need to do it against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. on Fox. The
It’s time for a mid-term report on the Detroit Lions. Or an early obituary, if you prefer. It’s been that kind of year. In early September, I wrote a column titled: “Detroit Lions are gonna lose a ton, but here’s how they can still have a great season.” I listed 10 things the Lions had