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Lynn Henning: Lions will be worth watching

The Detroit News (Lynn Henning) — This should be the most intriguing season of Lions football since the days of Barry Sanders, all because there are three difference-making players now on a team creeping toward contention: Matthew...

New: 2 hr 39 min ago

Schwartz: Best deal closer than Suh

Detoit Free Press — Lions coach Jim Schwartz said today that contract talks with the unsigned first-round draft picks continue and that the team may be closer to reaching an agreement with Jahvid Best than it is with...

New: 3 hr 26 min ago

Suh or Best remain unsigned, but Lions hopeful

The Detroit News (Tim Twentyman- The Detroit News) — Allen Park -- The biggest question mark remaining for the Lions on the eve of training camp is the status of first-round picks Ndamukong Suh and Jahvid Best.

New: 3 hr 37 min ago

Q & A with Lions offensive tackle Jon Jansen

Detoit Free Press — Detroit Lions offensive tackle Jon Jansen, who starred at Clawson High and Michigan, is answering fans' questions on freep.com. If you have a question, please e-mail askjansen@freepress.com and...

New: 5 hr 40 min ago

Redskins' Albert Haynesworth fails test; Tim Tebow signs, Brett Favre still rehabbing

Detoit Free Press — A slimmed-down Albert Haynesworth was deemed unfit to practice, even though the players were wearing shorts, contact was sparse, and the whole thing was only 70 minutes.

12 hr 4 min ago

No hazing of rookies allowed at Lions training camp

Detoit Free Press — Singing in the cafeteria. Embarrassing haircuts. Being taped to the goal post. Those are examples of rookie hazing that Lions coach Jim Schwartz said he would not tolerate in training camp.

12 hr 15 min ago
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It's wide open in Lions' secondary

Detoit Free Press — Get out your rosters and prepare for a wild ride in the Lions' secondary in training camp. Jim Schwartz said Dre' Bly, Amari Spievey and everyone else will get a chance.

12 hr 34 min ago
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Ex-Wolverine Brandon Graham signs with Eagles

The Detroit News (Detroit News staff) — Graham was the team's last remaining unsigned draft pick. The deal was announced late Thursday night. The Eagles hold their first practice on Friday afternoon.

14 hr 22 min ago
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Lions fans should keep eye on secondary, linebacker battles

The Detroit News (John Niyo- The Detroit News) — "If you were to rank them on our team, I think that linebacker and secondary -- if I was coming to watch practice -- I'd be watching the competition at those spots," coach Jim Schwartz said.

14 hr 22 min ago
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T.O. late, but finally gets to Bengals camp

The Detroit News (Detroit News wire services) — The Bengals' newest receiver missed an overnight flight that would have brought him to town early Thursday, allowing for a proper introduction. Instead, he got a later flight.

14 hr 22 min ago

Report: Ex-Wolverine Brandon Graham signs with Eagles

The Detroit News (Detroit News staff) — The Philadelphia Eagles have signed top pick Graham, who played for the Michigan Wolverines last season, to a multi-year contract, according to Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.

16 hr 9 min ago
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Former Spartan Flozell Adams reach terms with Steelers

The Detroit News (Associated Press) — The 6-foot-7, 340-pound Adams played 12 seasons with Dallas, but was cut last spring before receiving a $2.5 million roster bonus. He worked out with the Steelers last month.

19 hr 10 min ago
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Updates on Chester Pitts, Antonio Gates and Patrick Ramsey

Detoit Free Press — RENTON, Wash. - Free-agent guard Chester Pitts has agreed with the Seattle Seahawks on a $2-million, one-year contract on the eve of training camp.

22 hr 24 min ago
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Lions coach waiting patiently for first-round picks to sign

The Detroit News (John Niyo- The Detroit News) — Allen Park -- Before the Lions' top two rookie draft picks can play the game of football, there's another game that has to be played.

23 hr 7 min ago
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Lions still mulling players to put on PUP list

The Detroit News (John Niyo- The Detroit News) — Allen Park -- Lions coach Jim Schwartz said the team hasn't made any final decisions on which players might begin training camp this weekend on the active/physically unable-to-perform list.

23 hr 52 min ago

Lions' Jim Schwartz: Rookie signings will happen quickly

Detoit Free Press — With players due to report for training camp Friday, the Detroit Lions still have not signed their first-round draft picks. But coach Jim Schwartz said he expects teams to sign their players...

23 hr 53 min ago
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Fans guide to Lions training camp

The Detroit News (Tim Twentyman- The Detroit News) — Tickets are not required for any of the open training camp practices, but the training camp facility can accommodate approximately 700 fans only, so access is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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John Niyo: Bengals bring the T.O. show to Cincinnati

The Detroit News (John Niyo) — Get your popcorn ready.

1 day 14 hr ago
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Pads on, game on for Lions rookie Caleb Campbell

Detoit Free Press — After two years, Caleb Campbell finally gets to show the Lions what he is made of when players kick off training camp practice Saturday in Allen Park.

1 day 14 hr ago
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Jimmy Clausen signs with Carolina Panthers

Detoit Free Press — The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Jimmy Clausen to a four-year contract that includes $2.53 million in guarantees on Wednesday, ensuring they'll have no rookie holdouts for the start of...

1 day 14 hr ago

Blog Articles

Friday Notes: Lions Training Camp Is Almost Here

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Lions players report to Allen Park today to check in before hitting the practice field tomorrow for the official start of training camp. (For those keeping score at home, Andre Fluellen was the ...

New: 2 hr 11 min ago

A changing of the guard in the Lions' den

The Detroit News (John Niyo) — OK, my work is done here. Mission accomplished. Well, not exactly. But I am writing this blog to let you all know we're making a change in our Lions coverage that you'll notice faster than you'll...

21 hr 52 min ago
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Thursday Notes: Deal With Ndamukong Suh Reportedly 'Moving Slowly'

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — According to Jim Schwartz on Twitter , there will be two practices on Sunday and Monday, but only one practice on Tuesday. That one practice on Tuesday, however, will be the first day of full...

1 day 3 hr ago
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Excerpts from Jim Schwartz's first week on Twitter

Detoit Free Press — Lions coach Jim Schwartz is now on Twitter. Here are some examples of how he's utilizing his megaphone to the world. •Just got back in the D after vaca. Players report Friday - can't...

1 day 17 hr ago
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Schwartz on Suh watch: "He'll be ready"

The Detroit News (John Niyo) — Lions top draft pick Ndamukong Suh had yet to agree to terms on a rookie contract Wednesday night. But head coach Jim Schwartz didn't sound too concerned about the status of Suh -- or that of...

1 day 23 hr ago
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Grade William Clay Ford - July 2010

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — More photos » Paul Sancya - AP about 1 year ago: Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford...

2 days ago
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Wednesday Notes: Contract-less Ndamukong Suh Still Getting Ready For Camp

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Ndamukong Suh said on Monday that he is packing for Michigan. Unfortunately, he and Jahvid Best still don't have a contract, but then again, as long as they can get signed by Saturday morning,...

2 days ago
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Ex-coach says Lions' top pick passes the smell test

The Detroit News (John Niyo) — While everyone awaits the arrival of a signed-and-sealed Ndamukong Suh in Detroit, his former college coach shared a funny storyabout his own arrival at Nebraska, including his first impressions...

2 days ago

Dez Bryant surprised by how Roy Williams story blew up

Detoit Free Press — SAN ANTONIO - Dallas Cowboys rookie receiver Dez Bryant said he never expected his refusal to carry former Detroit Lion Roy Williams' shoulder pads to become such an big deal.The first-round pick...

2 days ago

Grade Martin Mayhew - July 2010

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — More photos » Paul Sancya - AP about 1 year ago: Detroit Lions general manager Martin...

3 days ago
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Matthew Stafford A Fantasy Football Sleeper?

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — I haven't given fantasy football rankings and stuff like that a ton of thought yet (I will probably save that until the hour before my first draft like usual), but I have been thinking about where...

3 days ago

Roy Williams jokes about Dez Bryant's refusal to carry his pads

Detoit Free Press — SAN ANTONIO - Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams can't even get his 4-year-old son to carry his shoulder pads."Man, I can't get anybody to carry them," the former Detroit Lion joked today. "I'm...

3 days ago

Madden 11 Video: Lions Win Super Bowl, Have Parade, Meet President Obama

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — I know, I know, this is my second Madden-related post of the day, but this video was too awesome not to post. In last year's edition of Madden, I have to admit, I was a little disappointed by...

3 days ago
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Roy Williams jokes about Dez Bryant's refusal to carry his pads

Detoit Free Press — SAN ANTONIO - Former Detroit Lions receiver Roy Williams can't even get his 4-year-old son to carry his shoulder pads.Williams joked after today's practice that he was mad at his kid, too, a day...

3 days ago
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Jim Schwartz Is Now On Twitter

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz is officially on Twitter . He signed up for an account and made his first tweet (see below) a couple hours ago. .bbpBox19601316319...

3 days ago
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NFL Network Announces Schedule For Lions Preseason Games

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — If you're not in the area or are simply unable to watch the Lions' preseason games live, you will be able to catch them on NFL Network. All 65 of the NFL's preseason games will be shown on NFL...

3 days ago
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Monday Notes: Ford Field Doesn't Fare Well In Vendor Inspection Report

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — More photos » Paul Sancya - AP 4 days ago: Detroit Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden...

3 days ago
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Gridiron Heroes Will Be In Madden 11

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — For those of you who plan on buying Madden NFL 11, I have some good news. The Lions' fight song, Gridiron Heroes, is going to be in this year's edition of the game. I'm not sure if it will be...

4 days ago
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Top Five: Lions Training Camp Battles To Watch

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Top Five: Lions Training Camp Battles To Watch My take on the Lions' five most interesting position battles to watch during training camp.

4 days ago
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