Lions Hoping For Big Improvement On Offensive Line
Three times in the past five years, the Detroit Lions have drafted an offensive lineman in the first round.
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Three times in the past five years, the Detroit Lions have drafted an offensive lineman in the first round.
Detroit will face defenses for the first time in a decade without one of its players drawing double coverage on almost every snap.
Calvin Johnson says NFL players could get painkillers like they were "candy" during the first half of his career with the Detroit Lions.
At 30 years old, he seemed to be calling it quits prematurely. But a lifetime in the NFL is unlike any other.
Early in June, Johnson posted a photo of his finger during a recent surgery and shows even more of a reason why he decided to walk away from the game.
2016 will be an interesting year for Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions.
ESPN posted a 7 minute video titled, "Calvin Johnson was a human highlight reel at Georgia Tech."
Some might call his photo not safe for life -- it isn't for the squeamish.
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Matthew Stafford dropped back and sailed a spiral through the air, over his intended target and onto the ground.
What happened to the ultra-private Calvin Johnson?
"I thought it had a chance to be," he said. "I wasn't 100 percent positive. I'm glad he had a sweet game."
When Calvin Johnson officially announced his retirement with a statement not everyone was convinced that he wouldn't play another snap in the NFL.
Sunday, Johnson finally had something to say.
This is what he is -- plain old Calvin.
Do you think Calvin will ever make a return to the NFL?
"It was an honor to have coached Calvin and was certainly one of the highlights of my career."
They have a new man in Bob Quinn and his job is not to run a team that features Calvin Johnson. His job is to bring a winning team to Ford Field.
"After much prayer, thought and discussion with loved ones, I have made the difficult decision to retire from the Lions and pro football. I have played my last game of football.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who for the past nine seasons established himself as one of the greatest wide receivers in National Football League history, today announced his retirement from the NFL effective immediately.
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After weeks of waiting, the Detroit Lions are seemingly ready for Calvin Johnson to make up his mind about his pending retirement plans.
"One of the potential positive effects it would have on Calvin is the way that Peyton Manning went out. He went out a champion and went out on his terms."
2015 was no slouch, but 2016 could be a year for Detroit sports just as entertaining, depressing or mind-blowing, depending on which sports one follows.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
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Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
A few showers today.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season. The city will host its 21st annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday.
The Michigan Wolverines will be bringing in a new force after flipping Belleville High School quarterback Bryce Underwood from LSU. Sports insider Alejandro Zuniga sat down with CBS News Detroit to discuss what's next for the team.
Within minutes, life completely changed for sisters Chloe and Helena Bennett. They were inside their Orion Township condo that exploded Tuesday night.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."