Category Archives: WJR Sports
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
Lions GM Bob Quinn: Ziggy Ansah should be ready for Week 1
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah has been on the PUP list since the beginning of training camp. But it sounds like he will be back on the field...
Aug 29, 2017
Lions, Matthew Stafford agree to five-year, $135 million extension
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets Matthew Stafford’s deal is done, and the Lions’ quarterback–now the highest-paid player in NFL history–will be wearing Honolulu blue an...
Aug 28, 2017
Lions’ locker room abuzz with Mayweather-McGregor fight, won’t rule out ‘Notorious’ upset
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets On Saturday night, the combat sports world will be at a stand still when undefeated boxer and five-time champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather takes on ...
Aug 24, 2017
Roger Goodell says Detroit among 24 cities bidding to host the NFL Draft
Dan Miller (L), Roger Goodell, and Rod Wood (R) | Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets DETROIT–NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was in town on Tuesday night for a Lions Fan Forum at Ford Field...
Aug 23, 2017
Lions president Rod Wood: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to visit Ford Field on Tuesday
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets The NFL commissioner is coming to Detroit on Tuesday. Roger Goodell will be in town to visit the newly renovated Ford Field, Lions team president Rod Wood anno...
Aug 20, 2017
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