2014 NFL draft: Detroit Lions may target kicker in late rounds
The Lions replaced longtime kicker Jason Hanson with veteran David Akers (left), who missed five field goals and an extra point in 2013. (Daniel Kucin Jr./Icon SMI) At first glance, the most pressing...
View Article2014 NFL draft: Tight end Eric Ebron expects to be drafted by Detroit Lions
Eric Ebron is the top prospect in this year’s class of draft-eligible tight ends. (Dannie Walls/Icon SMI) The Detroit Lions hold the 10th overall selection in the 2014 NFL draft, and some have...
View ArticleLions wide receiver Calvin Johnson plans to continue dunking over goalposts...
Calvin Johnson is one of many players to popularize the goalpost dunk as a celebration. (Jose Juarez/AP) Earlier in the offseason, the NFL decided to ban dunking on goalposts after touchdowns, but that...
View Article2014 NFL draft rumors: Detroit Lions interested in trading up for Mike Evans
Formerly Johnny Manziel’s favorite target at Texas A&M, Mike Evans has the physical tools to be an NFL standout. (David Eulitt/SI) The Detroit Lions don’t need another top-shelf wide receiver, but...
View Article2014 NFL draft rumors: Lions show serious interest in trading up for Sammy...
If he ends up in Detroit, Sammy Watkins (right) would join another former ACC star in wideout Calvin Johnson. (Chris Keane/SI) With Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate already in the fold, the Detroit Lions...
View ArticleDetroit Lions select Eric Ebron with 10th pick in the 2014 NFL draft
Eric Ebron, North Carolina (Grant Halverson/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions are always looking for new targets, acquiring former Seattle Seahawks receiver Golden Tate in free agency as a hopeful...
View ArticleDeone Bucannon, Trai Turner, Carlos Hyde could have biggest draft impacts for...
Teddy Bridgewater was drafted by a Vikings team in desperate need of a franchise-defining quarterback. (Elsa/Getty Images) Teams always tell you that they don’t draft for need in a general sense, but...
View ArticleNow 29, Reggie Bush wants to play at least five more years and retire as a...
Reggie Bush has played in 105 games over eight seasons and rushed for over 1,000 yards twice. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) We’ve already heard that Reggie Bush wants to play at minimum another five...
View ArticleReggie Bush: Without leadership, Detroit Lions not going too far
The Lions lost six of their last seven games down the stretch last season. (Leon Halip/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions are hoping to put last season behind them, a year in which immense preseason...
View ArticleLions' running back Joique Bell confident he'll be ready by training camp
Joique Bell, along with Reggie Bush, gave the Lions a potent 1-2 punch in 2013. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) It’s crucial that the Detroit Lions have everyone on board this offseason as they make the...
View ArticleLions QB Matthew Stafford not worried what Mike Ditka thinks about his hats
In 61 career starts with the Lions, Matthew Stafford has thrown for 17,457 yards. (David Bergman/SI) In the past, we have heard talking heads knock some of the top quarterbacks in the league for a...
View ArticleBrandon Flowers, Chris Houston released: Chiefs, Detroit Lions cut ties with...
Brandon Flowers (left) pulled in 17 interceptions over six seasons with the Chiefs. (Charlie Riedel/AP) One way or another, the Kansas City Chiefs were prepared to part ways with veteran cornerback...
View ArticleTen teams reportedly contact free agent corner Brandon Flowers
Can Brandon Flowers return to his pre-2013 form? At least ten NFL teams are curious. (Rob Carr/Getty) The Kansas City Chiefs couldn’t trade former Pro Bowl cornerback Brandon Flowers, but that doesn’t...
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