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Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's football pro day Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Lions expected to take top defensive player on board at No 2

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 01:29 PM EST

Detroit Lions cornerback AJ Parker, foreground, safety Brady Breeze break up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
After routing Cardinals, Lions look to keep momentum going

By Dave Hogg Dec. 20, 2021 07:21 PM EST

Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda (45) pulls away from Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Isaiah Simmons (9) to score during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Lions bounce back from another ugly loss to stun Cardinals

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2021 06:19 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks over his play sheet during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Cardinals lose chance to clinch, fall 30-12 to lowly Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 19, 2021 04:30 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Denver Broncos players kneel on a painted tribute to former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos in thick of playoff chase for first time since 2015

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 13, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25) runs for a gain against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos honor Demaryius Thomas with 38-10 rout of the Lions

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 12, 2021 07:26 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a 11-yard pass for a touchdown in the last second sof play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Last-play touchdown ends Campbell's lengthy victory drought

By Dave Hogg Dec. 06, 2021 04:37 PM EST

Members of the Minnesota Vikings stand on the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Vikings throw away key victory with late defensive collapse

By Dave Hogg Dec. 05, 2021 07:08 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams' Van Jefferson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 02, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions RB D'Andre Swift's banged-up shoulder still hurting

Nov. 29, 2021 04:33 PM EST

A Detroit Lions fan is seen during pregame of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) carries the ball during overtime of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Taylor Decker lets off steam after return to Lions lineup

Dave Hogg Nov. 15, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift, top, gets past Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
What next? Steelers' defense struggling with consistency

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) throws a pass over Detroit Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike (75) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell argues a call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winless Lions go into bye with fans staying away from games

By Larry Lage Nov. 01, 2021 06:52 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts tackle Taylor Stallworth recovers a fumble during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Colts beat Lions 27-17, but lose QB Sam Ehlinger to injury

By Larry Lage Aug. 27, 2021 10:11 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) plays against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. Lions head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes will be using the team's final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Friday night, Aug. 27, to make their last decisions on their 2021 roster. Players such as wide receiver Tom Kennedy and linebacker Jahlani Tavai are among those competing for a job with the team. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Lions will use closing preseason game to finalize roster

By Jeremy Reisman Aug. 26, 2021 02:39 PM EDT