Category Archives: WJR Sports
From the Intern’s Desk: Ian Kinsler returns from DL
By: Trevor Hooth Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list before the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. He hit in the leadoff spot his first ga...
Jun 08, 2017
Lions CB Teez Tabor downplays first interception at OTAs: ‘I still have a lot of work to do’
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By: Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–Much had been made about Detroit Lions cornerback Teez Tabor’s slow 40-yard dash time prior to this year’s NFL Draft. The form...
Jun 08, 2017
Lions OT Taylor Decker undergoes shoulder surgery, no timetable given for his return
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–The Lions will be without their starting left tackle for the remainder of OTAs, Veteran mini camp next week and into the start of training cam...
Jun 06, 2017
Lions rookie WR Kenny Golladay continues to impress in OTAs
Photo: Detroitlions.comBy Michael StetsALLEN PARK–We are now into the second week of Lions’ OTAs and rookie wideout Kenny Golladay continues to shine.On Wednesday afternoon, at the second ...
Jun 02, 2017
Lions RB Matt Asiata: ‘I’m here to win’
Photo: Matt AsiataBy Michael StetsALLEN PARK–After not addressing the running back position in this year’s draft, the Lions decided to add a veteran to the backfield by signing Matt Asiata...
Jun 01, 2017
Lions WR Jace Billingsley: ‘I’m going in with the mindset that I’m going to make this team’
Photo: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets After spending most of the 2016 season on the practice squad, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jace Billingsley was signed to the 53-man roster for the Week 17 matc...
May 29, 2017
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell reacts to NFL rule changes
Photo: Detroitlions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–The NFL Spring Meeting took place in Chicago on Tuesday, and several new rule changes were approved by NFL team owners and put into place for ...
May 25, 2017
Biggest goal for Lions TE Eric Ebron in 2017: ‘Try to stay healthy’
Photo: WJRBy Michael StetsALLEN PARK–In 2017, Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron will try to accomplish something he hasn’t been able to do since entering the league in 2014 — avoid ...
May 16, 2017
Lions sign eight draft picks, 14 undrafted rookie free agents
Courtesy: DetroitLions.com By Michael Stets ALLEN PARK–With rookie mini camp set to begin on Friday afternoon, the Lions announced they’ve signed eight of their nine 2017 NFL Draft picks, ...
May 12, 2017
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
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