Category Archives: Sports ~ Detroit Lions
Lions sign kicker Matt Prater to three-year extension
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The Detroit Lions have signed kicker Matt Prater to a three-year contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal is worth $11.4 million with a $3...
Oct 25, 2017
Lions place DT Haloti Ngata on injured reserve
Photo: Detroitlions.comBy Michael StetsALLEN PARK–The Lions suffered a major blow to their defense on Wednesday morning, placing defensive tackle Haloti Ngata on injured reserve.Ngata, 33, suffe...
Oct 11, 2017
Lions’ Golden Tate on 10-second runoff rule: ‘Hopefully they get it fixed’
Photo: Detroitlions.com ALLEN PARK–After the dust settled last Sunday afternoon from the Lions’ heart breaking, last-second 30-26 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Golden Tate retrieved his cel...
Sep 28, 2017
Jim Caldwell signs multi-year contract with Detroit Lions
Photo: Detroitlions.com By MIchael Stets The questions about Jim Caldwell’s future in Detroit beyond the 2017 season have now been answered. Caldwell signed a multi-year contract with the Lions,...
Sep 23, 2017
Lions LB Jarrad Davis, S Tavon Wilson ruled out of Sunday’s game vs. Falcons
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The Lions will be without two defensive starters when they take on the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. MIddle linebacker Jarrad Davis suffere...
Sep 22, 2017
Lions’ Golden Tate excited to play against ‘fantastic’ Giants secondary
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–Monday Night Football has not been kind to the Detroit Lions, who are 3-5 on Monday nights since 2011 and 14-18 overall. Their last win on MNF...
Sep 15, 2017
Lions remove Ziggy Ansah, Corey Robinson off physically unable to perform list
Photo: Detroitlions.comBy Michael StetsThe Lions removed defensive end Ziggy Ansah from the physically unable to perform list, one of several roster moves the team made on Friday afternoon.Ansah, the ...
Sep 01, 2017
Backups struggle as Lions lose to Bills, 27-17 in preseason finale
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The fourth preseason game is usually never a memorable one, and Thursday night’s Lions vs. Bills matchup was certainly no exception. The Lions rested alm...
Sep 01, 2017
Lions WR Golden Tate ‘thankful’ to stay healthy during the preseason
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–Injuries are an unfortunate part of the NFL, and every year players are lost for the season before it even begins while playing during exhibit...
Aug 31, 2017
Lions’ Matthew Stafford on new contract: ‘I’m going to enjoy the next six years’
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–Matthew Stafford is now the NFL’s highest-paid player after agreeing with the Lions on a record-setting five-year extension worth $135 m...
Aug 29, 2017
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