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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Raiders' new regime looks to target O-line, secondary

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 02:19 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Patriots hoping to earn 3rd straight victory against Saints

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers smiles after a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Jets won 23-14. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Displaced Saints open Winston era vs. Rodgers, Packers

By Brett Martel Sep. 09, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Lions seem set up for 4th straight year with 10-plus losses

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:36 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) New faces: GM Brad Holmes, coach Dan Campbell, QB Jared Goff, RB Jamaal Williams, WR Tyrell Williams, OT Penei Sewell ...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, right, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Dalton dealing with hype surrounding Bears QB Fields

By Gene Chamberlain Aug. 17, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

All eyes on Dalton, Fields as Bears head into training camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:28 AM EDT
CHICAGO BEARS (8-9) CAMP SITE: Lake Forest, Illinois LAST YEAR: The Bears made the playoffs for a second time in coach...

An image of Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is displayed after he was chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 11th pick in the first round of thge NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Completed Bears draft has a heavy offensive lean

By Gene Chamberlain May. 01, 2021 09:41 PM EDT

A Detroit Lions fan, left, who was chosen to be on stage, points to an image of the team's first-round pick Penei Sewell, an offensive lineman from Oregon, on the display on stage at the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Holmes added to Lions' strength, addressed weaknesses

By Larry Lage May. 01, 2021 08:38 PM EDT

Bears have holes to fill on offense, in secondary in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:39 PM EDT
20. CHICAGO BEARS (8-9) LAST SEASON: The Bears made playoffs for second time in coach Matt Nagy's three seasons despite going 8-8 in...

FILE - Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar (22) drops into coverage against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo. The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback Quinton Dunbar. Detroit made the move Tuesday, April 6, 2021, adding desperately needed help in its secondary. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Lions sign CB Quinton Dunbar to bolster shaky secondary

Apr. 06, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

CB Kyle Fuller, released by Bears, signs with Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 21, 2021 03:03 AM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Former All-Pro cornerback Kyle Fuller is reuniting with coach Vic Fangio in Denver. Fuller quickly agreed to a one...

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant (23) pursues a play during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. The Chicago Bears signed veteran cornerback Desmond Trufant to a one-year contract Saturday, March 20, 2021, to replace former All-Pro Kyle Fuller. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Bears sign CB Trufant to 1-year contract to replace Fuller

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 20, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

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

Bears look to stop skid, Lions seek win after housecleaning

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:15 PM EST
DETROIT (4-7) at CHICAGO (5-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE – Bears by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD ...

Detroit Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant celebrates with strong safety Duron Harmon, right, after an interception in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Lions put Trufant, Shelton on injured reserve

Dec. 02, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the second half of an NFL football game, against the Houston Texans Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bevell takes over after Lions clean house

By Noah Trister Nov. 30, 2020 08:25 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller catches a 34-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Deshaun Watson's 4 TDs lift Texans to 41-25 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Nov. 26, 2020 04:15 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