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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) works in the pocket under pressure by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Lions lean on calm, cool, collected Stafford to top Falcons

By Larry Lage Oct. 26, 2020 07:30 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (80) reacts as he leaves the field after getting injured against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Browns' Nick Chubb, Chargers' Austin Ekeler top injury list

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2020 08:56 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Rashan Gary sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Lions' collapse starts well before fourth quarter this time

By Steve Megargee Sep. 20, 2020 07:05 PM EDT

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford throws an interception to Green Bay Packers' Chandon Sullivan (39) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Jones' big day helps Packers beat Lions 42-21 in home opener

By Steve Megargee Sep. 20, 2020 04:23 PM EDT

Cowboys missing 2 offensive tackles against Falcons

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:35 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys are without two offensive tackles against Atlanta. Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith is inactive against the Falcons...

FILE - Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The heat is on — and the games haven't even kicked off yet. That's life in the NFL for some coaches who enter the regular season knowing they need to guide their squads through what will be a most unusual regular season and at least keep them in playoff contention into December. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Lions put OG Dahl on IR, sign OG Wiggins off practice squad

Sep. 19, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

FBN--Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1) New faces: CBs Jeff Okudah, Desmond Trufant and Darryl Roberts, LBs Jamie Collins and Reggie Ragland, S Duron Harmon...

Bears target offensive playmakers, blockers, secondary help

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:41 AM EDT
43. CHICAGO (8-8) LAST SEASON: Bears came into season with Super Bowl hopes after winning NFC North at 12-4, only to go 8-8 and miss...

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif. A person with direct knowledge of the move confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have acquired Diggs in a trade with Vikings. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
The Latest: Panthers sign WR/KR Cooper, safety Burris

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 11:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) celebrates an interception against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Lions agreed to trade cornerback Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles, ending the standout defensive back's seven-year stint in Detroit. Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the trade Thursday, March 19, 2020, and that Slay has agreed to a three-year, $50 million extension with Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Lions agree to trade CB Darius Slay to Philadelphia

By Noah Trister Mar. 19, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles walks along the bench area as he looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the trade says the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to send quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears for a compensatory fourth-round draft pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because trades don't become official until the league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
The Latest: Cowboys reunite Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with McCarthy

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2020 11:45 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots defensive tackle Danny Shelton watches from the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. he Detroit Lions have agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with defensive tackle Danny Shelton. Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the deal Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, Fle)
Lions agree to deal with Shelton, Slay tweets hope for trade

By Noah Trister Mar. 18, 2020 06:20 PM EDT

Bears need playmakers on both sides of ball, and blockers

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:46 PM EDT
CHICAGO BEARS (8-8) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Chase Daniel, WR Taylor Gabriel, OT Cornelius Lucas, DE Brent Urban, DT Nick Williams, LB...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 10:51 AM EDT

Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks working toward return

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 02, 2019 07:38 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears defense held it together through seven games without team leader Akiem Hicks because of a dislocated elbow. ...

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) celebrates his touchdown with Jesper Horsted during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
For Bears, there’s work to do after sloppy win over Giants

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 25, 2019 06:31 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) leaps past Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills (31) and Ronald Darby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Seahawks remain unbeaten on road, win at Philadelphia

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 05:16 PM EST

New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (15) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Mack, Robinson lead Bears to 19-14 win over Giants

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 24, 2019 04:21 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants at Chicago Bears 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 01:29 PM EST