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
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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
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
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 7:29 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 When Jamal Agnew caught a 20-yard touchdown pass to end a two-minute drill at the end of Detroit Lions’ practice Saturday, the return specialist and cornerback-turned-wide receiver spiked the ball emphatically to the ground. “I’m happy,” Agnew said Sunday. “I’m loving it. Obviously,
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
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
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 6:11 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Ragland likes his new teammates. And without wanting to presume too much, Ragland said he believes they like him, too. There was hardly any question Sunday about the mutual affection. After he intercepted a Matthew Stafford pass in a
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 5:40 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 The NFL has three weeks to get a handle on its COVID-19 testing issues or the league risks jeopardizing its season with competitive balance problems. The Detroit Lions were one of at least eight teams who had a player or staff member miss
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
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 10:52 AM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Hunter Bryant’s strong start to training camp has hit a snag. Bryant, an undrafted rookie tight end, suffered a hamstring injury in practice Saturday and will not practice Sunday, Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia said. Bryant was competing for the No. 3 tight