Category Archives: WJR Sports
Lions’ Kerry Hyder: “I keep working every day like it’s my last”
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By: Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–Kerry Hyder may have led the Detroit Lions defense with eight sacks during a breakout year in 2016, but as he prepares for the upcoming se...
May 09, 2017
Passion for violence: Lions LB Jarrad Davis bringing old-school football to Detroit
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets Jarrad Davis, the Lions 2017 first-round draft pick, has been making the media rounds since his arrival in Detroit after being taken 21st overall in this year&...
May 02, 2017
Lions exercise fifth-year option for TE Eric Ebron
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By MIchael Stets On the day of the deadline, the Detroit Lions have exercised the fifth-year option on Eric Ebron’s rookie contract, which will pay the tight end a lit...
May 02, 2017
With second fourth-round pick, Lions draft Toledo tight end Michael Roberts
Photo: Detroit LionsBy Michael StetsALLEN PARK–With their second fourth-round selection of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Lions went with offense and grabbed Toledo tight end Michael Roberts with pick ...
Apr 29, 2017
Lions add another defender, select Tennessee linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin in fourth round
Photo: Detroitlions.comBy Michael StetsALLEN PARK–After drafting two defensive players in rounds one and two of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Lions did so once more on day three, selecting Tennessee l...
Apr 29, 2017
Lions trade down in third round, take Northern Illinois receiver Kenny Golladay
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets After taking back-to-back defensive players out of Florida with the first two picks of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions added a new offensive weapon in...
Apr 29, 2017
Lions pick Florida cornerback Jalen ‘Teez’ Tabor’ in second round of 2017 NFL Draft
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets After adding a defensive player with their first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Detroit Lions added a second one on Friday — from t...
Apr 28, 2017
Lions LB Jarrad Davis: “I love just exerting force on another person”
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–After electing to stay home in Kingsland, Ga. with friends and family, and not make the trek out to Philadelphia to hear his name called on...
Apr 28, 2017
Detroit Lions draft Florida linebacker Jarrad Davis in first round of 2017 NFL Draft
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets There were more than a few options for the Detroit Lions when it came time for their pick in the opening round of the 2017 NFL Draft. And in a round that fe...
Apr 28, 2017
Lions Radio Mock Draft: Who will Detroit take at No. 21?
Courtesy: NFL.comBy Michael StetsThe 2017 NFL Draft is now just one day away. And the time for mock drafts and predictions will soon be over as the league sets up shop in Philadelphia, Pa. for the fir...
Apr 26, 2017
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June 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio and Lloyd Jackson speak with State Rep. Ann Bollin, House Appropriations Committee Chair. They discuss Michigan’s budget, prioritizing education, job creation, and accountability to strengthen the economy and keep families in Michigan.
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June 15, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson, Jeff Donofrio from Business Leaders for Michigan, and Mike Lee, Crain’s Detroit Business managing editor, discuss the Gordie Howe Bridge, Comerica Bank branch closures, and the Cranbrook Tennis Classic.
