Jahmyr Gibbs
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta watches during an NFL football rookie minicamp practice in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions rookies Gibbs, Campbell part of team's plan to meet higher expectations

By Larry Lage May. 13, 2023 04:33 PM EDT

Alabama defensive back Brian Branch, right, reacts after being chosen by the Detroit Lions during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Lions address wide variety of needs in draft, deal Swift

By Dana Gauruder Apr. 29, 2023 06:34 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) tries to fend off Buffalo Bills cornerback Mario Clark as each entwine their fingers in the other's facemask during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Anaheim Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 27, 1983, in Anaheim, Calif. No penalty was charged. It was once the glamour position of the NFL, the spot where stars like Sayers and O.J., Sweetness and Sanders, Emmitt and Dickerson, performed some of the game's most memorable feats. Maybe, just maybe, the running back is making a comeback. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac, File)
Column: Running backs make a comeback in the NFL

By Paul Newberry Apr. 28, 2023 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - Former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs works in position drills at Alabama's NFL pro day, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Run to daylight: Running backs go before WRs in NFL draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2023 12:16 AM EDT

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: Jalin Hyatt, Bijan Robinson, Jack Campbell, Deonte Banks, Mazi Smith, Bryan Bresee and Brian Branch (AP Photo/File)
NFL draft: Lions take RB Gibbs No. 12, LB Campbell at No. 18

By Larry Lage Apr. 27, 2023 09:48 PM EDT

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. celebrates with fans after being chosen by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 27, 2023 08:57 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky's Will Levis catches his breath during the NCAA college football team's NFL Pro Day in Lexington, Ky., March 24, 2023. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
NFL draft: Top offensive players on the board

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 21, 2023 11:11 AM EDT

FILE - Tulane running back Tyjae Spears runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2023. The NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Former Texas star Robinson set to test RB value in NFL draft

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 19, 2023 03:45 PM EDT