Romeo Okwara
FILE - Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The Lions are kicking off their second training camp with coach Campbell. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions kicking off 2nd training camp with coach Dan Campbell

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:15 AM EDT

From left to right, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, NFL football first-round draft picks Jameson Williams and Aidan Hutchinson and general manager Brad Holmes pose at the team's training facility, April 29, 2022 in Allen Park, Mich. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News via AP)
Lions use six of eight draft picks for defensive rebuild

By Bob Tripi Apr. 30, 2022 10:01 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winless Lions approaching final stretch as a new season

By Larry Lage Nov. 08, 2021 05:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) walks to the sidelines after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit. Ragnow has a season-ending toe injury that requires surgery, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not provided an update on Ragnow's condition. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
AP Source: Lions C Frank Ragnow has season-ending toe injury

By Larry Lage Oct. 12, 2021 05:34 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass over Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Winless Lions take 7-game skid vs. Vikings to Minnesota

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Adrian Amos trips up Detroit Lions' T.J. Hockenson during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Banged-up Lions put center Frank Ragnow on injured reserve

Oct. 06, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches his team from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Lions' Campbell keeps taking risks; results not there yet

By Jeremy Reisman Oct. 04, 2021 04:20 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Garoppolo injures calf; Montgomery hurts knee

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Fields, Bears bounce back to beat winless Lions 24-14

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 03, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Latest: Brady sets NFL's career passing mark

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) celebrates his two-yard touchdown run with Quintez Cephus (87) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Campbell blames lack of communication for Lions' loss

By Dave Hogg Sep. 27, 2021 06:23 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Baltimore Ravens at Detroit Lions 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

Lions need quality defensive performance against 49ers

Sep. 06, 2021 05:16 PM EDT
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have one of the youngest defenses in the NFL, and they’ll have their hands full in Week 1 against a San Francisco...

Detroit Lions receiver Chad Hansen runs a drill at the Lions NFL football camp practice, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions defense a work in progress, has nowhere to go but up

By Jeremy Reisman Aug. 04, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Lions looking for influx of talent anywhere with No. 7 pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:35 PM EDT
7. DETROIT LIONS (5-11) LAST SEASON: The long-suffering franchise started over, firing general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia...

Agent: WR Perriman agrees to $3M, 1-year contract with Lions

By Larry Lage Mar. 18, 2021 09:14 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Wide receiver Breshad Perriman has agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. ...

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

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III runs during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif. As the market for top-tier edge rushers shrunk early in NFL free agency, the Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with Johnson, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
AP source: Browns signing S Johnson, edge rushers elusive

By Tom Withers Mar. 15, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (22) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. General manager John Lynch announced the deal on Monday, March 15, 2021, shortly after Verrett was allowed to begin talking to other teams about a potential deal. NFL Network reported the contract has a $5.5 million base value with the chance to make more. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
With Brady's largesse, Bucs keeping title gang together

By Barry Wilner Mar. 15, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

AP Source: Lions agree to deal to retain DE Romeo Okwara

By Larry Lage Mar. 15, 2021 03:09 PM EDT
Defensive end Romeo Okwara has agreed to stay with the Detroit Lions, a person familiar with the situation says. The person spoke Monday...