Rashaan Melvin
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 03:49 PM EST

Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Football fans dressed as turkeys cheer during the first half of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Trubisky’s 3rd TD pass lifts Bears to 24-20 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2019 04:24 PM EST

Lions without run-stuffing DT Damon Harrison against Bears

Nov. 28, 2019 11:33 AM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison is inactive against the Chicago Bears. Harrison was listed as...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel throws before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 11:08 AM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions get much-needed win after week of upheaval

By Noah Trister Oct. 28, 2019 07:42 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86), defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin (29), catches a 28-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Stafford-led Lions beat Giants 31-26 and end 3-game skid

By Larry Lage Oct. 27, 2019 04:19 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
New York Giants at Detroit Lions 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 01:15 PM EDT

A fan walks outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 10/14/2019

Oct. 14, 2019 05:54 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, right, cannot catch a pass against Detroit Lions' Rashaan Melvin during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. Detroit won 27-24. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Drops, fumbles, sloppy play doom Eagles in loss

By Dan Gelston Sep. 22, 2019 06:19 PM EDT

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Los Angeles Chargers at Detroit Lions 9/15/2019

Sep. 15, 2019 01:17 PM EDT

Patricia says he trusts Stafford '1,000 percent' after tie

By Matt Schoch Sep. 09, 2019 07:24 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — There were many plays that caused the Detroit Lions to blow an 18-point late lead in Sunday's opener in Arizona. The instance...

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches his team prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison to an $11 million, one-year extension. The team announced the signing Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison is seen during pregame of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Detroit. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni says cornerback Darius Slay and defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison have reported to camp. They showed up Wednesday, July 24, 2019, with their teammates, the day before Detroit’s first practice. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Lions begin training camp with Slay and Harrison reporting

By Larry Lage Jul. 24, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Lions Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:48 AM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (6-10) OPEN CAMP: July 24, Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: First-year coach Matt Patricia lost seven of last 10 games,...

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the Detroit Lions selected Hockenson in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Lions select Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson with No. 8 pick

By Larry Lage Apr. 25, 2019 09:27 PM EDT

Lions Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
8. DETROIT (6-10) LAST SEASON: Detroit dropped seven of its last 10 games under first-year coach Matt Patricia, reaching double digits in losses for...