Category Archives: WJR Sports
Lions’ T.J. Lang in concussion protocol
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets T.J. Lang has been placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol after suffering a brain injury sometime during the Lions’ 30-17 victory over the Green B...
Nov 09, 2017
Matthew Stafford throws 200th career TD pass, Lions defeat Packers 30-17
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets Matthew Stafford threw a pair of touchdown passes to Marvin Jones, and the Lions snapped a three-game losing streak, defeating the Aaron Rodgers-less Green Bay...
Nov 07, 2017
Lions’ Matt Prater on setting records: ‘I don’t pay attention to all that stuff too much’
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets Late in the second quarter of the Lions’ 20-15, Week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Matt Prater made history after connecting on a 51-yard field goal...
Nov 06, 2017
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
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