Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 6:55 PM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Allen Park — With a little more than a week’s worth of training camp practices under their belts, we have some additional clarity on how the Detroit Lions’ depth charts are shaking out. And while there is still a few weeks for jobs and roles
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 4:07 PM EDT Aug 26, 2020 As a rookie, the Detroit Lions experimented with the versatility of rookie linebacker Jahlani Tavai. He spent time on the line of scrimmage, and when he lined up off the ball, he got snaps as both an inside and outside linebacker. In terms
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 3:28 PM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Matthew Stafford fumbled the first snap of 11-on-11 work at training camp practice Wednesday and immediately picked the ball up and chucked it to the side. The Detroit Lions, after a scheduled day off Monday and an impromptu day off Tuesday, practiced in
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Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 10:33 AM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Although it’s unclear exactly when he got banged up, Detroit Lions guard Joe Dahl exited Sunday’s practice with an injury. Despite two days off, the veteran offensive lineman still isn’t ready to go, according to Lions coach Matt Patricia, and won’t participate in
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 10:28 AM EDT Aug 26, 2020 After canceling practice Tuesday to demonstrate against police brutality, the Detroit Lions will be back on the field Wednesday — and they’ll have a couple of their injured running backs with them. Lions coach Matt Patricia said D’Andre Swift and Bo Scarbrough will
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 6:01 AM EDT Aug 26, 2020 A few days ago, Matt Patricia was asked to explain how he had gotten better at his job since he became the Detroit Lions’ head coach in 2018. It was a difficult question and Patricia couldn’t cite one specific example. Even though NFL coaches
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 6:01 AM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Matthew Stafford said it’s the proudest he’s been in 12 seasons as a Lion. Matt Patricia called it an example of why he got into coaching. The Detroit Lions didn’t win any games Tuesday, and they didn’t lose any, either. What they did
Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 1:38 AM EDT Aug 26, 2020 Tuesday’s scene outside the Lions’ practice facility looked a bit out of place. Actually, way out of place. In the aftermath of the Jacob Blake shooting by police in Kenosha, Wis. on Sunday, the Lions canceled practice and instead had a team meeting,
John Niyo The Detroit News Published 11:02 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 Allen Park — They made a promise, and they kept it. So if you’re wondering where all this is coming from, or where it’s going, you should probably start there. The Detroit Lions didn’t simply cancel a practice Tuesday. They did more than
Associated Press Published 9:50 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 Philadelphia — Dementia tests in the NFL concussion litigation allow doctors to use different baseline standards for Black and white retired players, making it more difficult for Blacks to show injury and qualify for awards, lawyers for two ex-players argued in court filings Tuesday. The settlement fund has
Shawn Windsor Detroit Free Press Published 8:47 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 Not that long ago the most popular sports league in the country couldn’t run fast enough from days like Tuesday, when players began talking about police brutality and social justice. Think about how much has changed in the last year. Think about the NFL’s reaction to Colin
Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 6:41 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 Allen Park — A little more than three hours after the Detroit Lions were supposed to begin a fresh week of training camp practices, every player and coach filed out the front door of the team’s facility to announce there would be no football
Dave Boucher Detroit Free Press Published 5:53 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 The Detroit Lions were not known for their defensive prowess last season. But this November, Ford Field will play an important role in protecting ballots cast in the general election. The Lions are teaming up with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson this year
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 5:17 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 They weren’t in the mood for football, at all. And who could blame them after another unarmed Black man — someone so many of them recognized as their brother, their father, their cousin, their son — was shot eight times by Kenosha (Wisconsin) police? The Detroit
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Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 3:44 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 There were no blocks or tackles or throws or catches today at Lions practice Tuesday. In fact, there was no practice at all. Instead, there was listening and talking, pain and understanding, expressing and learning. In the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting
Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 2:58 PM EDT Aug 25, 2020 The Detroit Lions became the one of the first professional sports teams this year to take a collective stand against police brutality by canceling practice Tuesday. Practice was moved back twice before the cancellation where players instead addressed the media about their frustration
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Charles McDonald New York Daily News Published 10:08 PM EDT Aug 24, 2020 Le’Veon Bell is the leader of a unique group of Jets running backs. There’s a mix of young and old. Frank Gore, who joined the Jets during free agency, entered the league in 2005. In 2005, Jets rookie running back La’Mical Perine