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Pittsburgh defensive lineman Calijah Kancey talks to prospect captain Domata Pelo before running a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 2, 2023. The event is a moneymaking machine for the league, another interview/audition for players and a job fair for unemployed coaches looking for a new opportunity, but how necessary it is depends on who is answering the question. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NFL combine a TV spectacle, moneymaker; value under scrutiny

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 06, 2023 11:03 AM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2023 07:22 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams following an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won 20-16. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Lions miss playoffs, but head into offseason with optimism

By Steve Megargee Jan. 09, 2023 12:11 AM EST

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Packers lose 20-16 to Lions, miss playoffs

By Steve Megargee Jan. 08, 2023 11:38 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions looking forward to potentially playing for playoffs

By Larry Lage Jan. 02, 2023 06:53 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, center, sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions rout Bears 41-10 and take playoff hopes to Green Bay

By Larry Lage Jan. 01, 2023 04:30 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Campbell: Lions will learn from loss, be ready for Bears

By Dana Gauruder Dec. 26, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Lions get run over, miss chance to move into playoff spot

By Steve Reed Dec. 24, 2022 07:31 PM EST

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Lions finally finding ways to win in December on the road

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2022 08:30 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) winds up to pass under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Jets try to keep pace in playoff hunt as Lions make late run

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 15, 2022 02:26 PM EST

Detroit Lions' DJ Chark celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Roaring Lions look to keep playoff hopes alive vs. Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 02:10 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff talks to a coach during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff enjoying life as Lions make improbable playoff run

By Dave Hogg Dec. 12, 2022 07:18 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings can clinch NFC North on road against surging Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 08, 2022 02:34 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams looks towards the fans after scoring a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions finally winning the turnover battle and winning games

By Dave Hogg Dec. 05, 2022 07:34 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Goff's 340 yards and 2 TDs help Lions rout Jaguars 40-14

By Larry Lage Dec. 04, 2022 04:15 PM EST

FILE - Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) pursues a play against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. Travon Walker and Aidan Hutchinson will forever be compared to one another. The top two picks in the 2022 NFL draft will be on the same field for the first time as pros when Detroit hosts Jacksonville on Sunday, a matchup of 4-7 teams that won a combined five games in November and are clinging to slim playoff hopes.(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Walker, Hutchinson meet again, this time with Jags, Lions

By Mark Long Dec. 02, 2022 11:03 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) is congratulated by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jaguars visit Lions in matchup of young, improving teams

By Dave Hogg Dec. 01, 2022 07:16 PM EST

Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) cheers as place kicker Michael Badgley ties the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions earn respect with close call against powerful Bills

By Dana Gauruder Nov. 25, 2022 04:56 PM EST

Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) cheers as place kicker Michael Badgley ties the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions can't get a stop late as 3-game win streak ends

By Dave Hogg Nov. 24, 2022 06:01 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (6), defended by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) catches a 19-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bills beat Lions 28-25 for 2nd win in 5 days at Ford Field

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2022 04:13 PM EST