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AP source: Lions releasing running back Kerryon Johnson

By Larry Lage May. 05, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are releasing running back Kerryon Johnson, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke Wednesday...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams pushes off Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Devin White during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., in this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo. A person familiar with the situation says running back Jamaal Williams has agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions The person spoke Wednesday, March 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the deal. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
AP source: RB Jamaal Williams agrees to sign with Lions

By Larry Lage Mar. 17, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

Detroit Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach (48) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play

By Larry Lage Dec. 14, 2020 06:21 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Injured Stafford isn't available for comeback as Lions lose

By Dave Hogg Dec. 13, 2020 10:07 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 04:52 PM EST

New York Jets' Ty Johnson celebrates his touchdown during the second half an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jets RB Ty Johnson went from sending emails to scoring TDs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 11, 2020 02:38 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell carries a game ball as he leaves the field following a 34-30 win over the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Lions feeling good about themselves after big win for Bevell

By Noah Trister Dec. 07, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia adjusts his face mask during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Early turnovers just the start of dismal loss for Lions

By Noah Trister Nov. 26, 2020 05:38 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Houston Texans at Detroit Lions 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 12:56 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs past New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Lions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secure

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2020 04:30 PM EST

Lions host Texans in matchup of coaches hoping to keep jobs

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 11:52 AM EST
HOUSTON (3-7) at DETROIT (4-6) Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Lions by 2 RECORD VS....

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Lions stumble into Thanksgiving game after abysmal defeat

By Noah Trister Nov. 23, 2020 07:52 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul, left, celebrates his sack of Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, right, during fourth-quarter NFL football game action in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Lions, Stafford hope to take advantage of favorable schedule

By Steve Reed Nov. 19, 2020 07:49 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:52 PM EST

Lions activate safety Jayron Kearse after 3-game suspension

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 05:26 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions activated safety Jayron Kearse after he served a three-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on substance abuse. ...

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

Players begin to warm up as the seats are empty at Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 9/20/2020

Sep. 20, 2020 11:12 AM EDT