Jesse James
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against Lions

By Jay Cohen Dec. 06, 2020 06:12 PM EST

Chicago Bears receiver DeAndre Carter walks off the field following a 34-30 loss to the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 06, 2020 04:49 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) running with the ball during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Glendale, AZ. The Lions defeated the Cardinals 26-23. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Lions moving on after ending 11-game, 11-month losing streak

By Larry Lage Sep. 28, 2020 07:59 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay celebrate his touchdown catch with quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Lions snap 11-game losing streak, beat Cardinals 26-23

By David Brandt Sep. 27, 2020 07:51 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals fans cheer outside State Farm Stadium as teams arrive prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 03:02 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...

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2020 03:58 AM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Lions coach Matt Patricia plans to keep showing up to work

By Larry Lage Dec. 16, 2019 07:14 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) celebrates after sacking Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Sack Hunter: Vikings defensive end sets relentless example

By Dave Campbell Dec. 11, 2019 07:59 PM EST

Hurry-up offense; Steelers TE Vannett cramming after trade

By Will Graves Sep. 26, 2019 04:27 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Vannett slipped ever so briefly. And who could blame him really? It's been a whirlwind couple of days for the newest Pittsburgh Steelers tight...

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) pulls in a 31-yard touchdown reception as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Mistakes and all, Lions unbeaten after beating Chargers

By Noah Trister Sep. 16, 2019 06:34 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)
Stafford overcomes mistakes to help Lions top Chargers 13-10

By Larry Lage Sep. 15, 2019 04:14 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 June 5, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) performs crossovers during NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich. The Lions addressed their biggest need in the offseason, signing former New England standout Flowers to a five-year deal. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
NFL 2019: Lions banking on QB Stafford with no backup plan

By Larry Lage Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 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,...

Detroit Lions tight ends T.J. Hockenson, from left, blocks against Jesse James while Michael Roberts (80) blocks against Jerome Cunningham during NFL football training camp Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions waive Roberts after trade with Patriots falls through

By Larry Lage Jun. 14, 2019 05:48 PM EDT

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts (80) during Day 1 of OTAs on Monday, May 20, 2019 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Lions trade TE Roberts to Patriots for conditional pick

By Larry Lage Jun. 13, 2019 10:29 AM EDT

Detroit Lions tight ends T.J. Hockenson, from left, blocks against Jesse James while Michael Roberts (80) blocks against Jerome Cunningham during NFL football training camp Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions hoping investments in TEs Hockenson and James pay off

By Larry Lage Jun. 05, 2019 05:57 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft choice in the NFL Draft Devin Bush answers questions during a football news conference, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Rare move up to draft Devin Bush highlights Steelers draft

By Will Graves Apr. 27, 2019 09:20 PM EDT