Justin Rogers | The Detroit News The Detroit Lions activated Jayron Kearse on Thursday after the safety completed his three-game suspension. To clear room on the roster, the team waived second-year running back Ty Johnson. Kearse, an offseason signing who played his first four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, had been suspended for violating the
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Justin Rogers | The Detroit News On the field, Quintez Cephus is just another fifth-round rookie. There’s some promise there, with modest production through three games. But beyond the six catches for 97 yards, beyond the football player is a man who has dealt with tribulations that could break a lesser person. Drawing from his own
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Are Detroit Lions as bad off as we thought? Breaking down Cards win Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down what we learned about the Detroit Lions after their win over the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2020. Kyle Caskey swears it’s coming, and when it
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News The envisioned multiplicity of the Detroit Lions’ defense hinges on the versatility of its linebackers. And while Jamie Collins’ varied skill set was on full display in the team’s 26-23 victory over Arizona, Jahlani Tavai was also playing a different role in the win. Drafted in the second round
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Are Detroit Lions as bad off as we thought? Breaking down Cards win Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down what we learned about the Detroit Lions after their win over the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2020. Few punters in NFL history have had a
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Although not technically a rookie, Jack Fox is making one heck of an impression in his debut season with the Detroit Lions. The second-year punter, who has opened a wide lead in the important statistical categories at his position, was named the NFC’s Special Team Player of the Month on
Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Are Detroit Lions as bad off as we thought? Breaking down Cards win Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down what we learned about the Detroit Lions after their win over the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2020. The Detroit Lions have struggled to score touchdowns,
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Are Detroit Lions as bad off as we thought? Breaking down Cards win Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down what we learned about the Detroit Lions after their win over the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2020. For the third straight week, it appears as
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News While injuries continue to rack up around the league, the Detroit Lions are closing in on full strength ahead of the team’s Week 4 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Only safety and special teams standout C.J. Moore was unable to practice Wednesday as he continues to deal with
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Remember Aaron Jones? Of course you do. How could you forget? Two weeks isn’t long enough to shake that nightmare. Before the Detroit Lions’ snapped their 11-game losing streak last weekend against the Arizona Cardinals, Jones ran roughshod on Detroit’s defense, racking up a career-best 236 yards from scrimmage in the
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Are Detroit Lions as bad off as we thought? Breaking down Cards win Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down what we learned about the Detroit Lions after their win over the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2020. We knew it wouldn’t last all season, and
The Detroit News Justin Rogers, Rod Beard, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer their predictions against the spread for Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season. New Orleans -5.5 at Detroit Rogers: New Orleans Beard: Detroit Niyo: New Orleans Wojnowski: Detroit Denver -2.5 at N.Y. Jets Rogers: Denver Beard: Denver Niyo:
Tony Paul | The Detroit News The late Jamie Samuelsen’s legacy officially has been forever preserved. Samuelsen’s radio station, 97.1 The Ticket, announced Wednesday morning that it has named its Southfield studio after him. The studio now will be known as “The Jamie Samuelsen Studio.” Samuelsen died Aug. 1, after a 19-month battle with colon
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News In a few weeks, when Joe Dahl is presumably healthy enough to come off injured reserve with the groin strain that currently has him on the shelf, the Lions are going to have a decision to make. Do they insert Dahl back into the starting lineup, at the left
John Niyo | The Detroit News The Lions played like Weebles last weekend. But that’s just the way their coaches want them to play. Weebles wobble, you might remember, but they don’t fall down. And even when Lions did get knocked over Sunday at Arizona, they got up — and quickly — when the game was on
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Are Detroit Lions as bad off as we thought? Breaking down Cards win Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down what we learned about the Detroit Lions after their win over the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2020. It’s only been three weeks, but the Detroit
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News After a perfect performance in Sunday’s victory over Arizona, including a game-winning field goal as time expired, Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater has been named the NFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week. It’s the 11th time Prater has earned Player of the Weeks honors, including his sixth since
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Are Detroit Lions as bad off as we thought? Breaking down Cards win Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down what we learned about the Detroit Lions after their win over the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2020. Even after forcing three turnovers in last week’s
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Are Detroit Lions as bad off as we thought? Breaking down Cards win Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down what we learned about the Detroit Lions after their win over the Cardinals on Sept. 27, 2020. Jeff Okudah has had a rocky start to
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Pondering who deserved the game ball after the Detroit Lions’ 26-23 win over Arizona Cardinals, your first though might be linebacker Jamie Collins, who forced a pair of turnovers. Or kicker Matt Prater, who made all four of his field goal attempts, including the game-winner. How about wide receiver