Matthew Stafford Reportedly Offered Blockbuster Contract Extension
The blockbuster extension deal reportedly has a value of $53 million, which puts Stafford's total haul over five years at $76.5 million.
The blockbuster extension deal reportedly has a value of $53 million, which puts Stafford's total haul over five years at $76.5 million.
The NFL transactions have finally slowed down, and, alas, June tends to be the least-eventful month on the league's calendar, with a lull before camps open.
The Detroit Lions plan to put Reggie Bush in the backfield to take toss sweeps around the outside and to hit holes between the tackles.
The Tigers' sluggers Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder got the honor today, but less than a year ago the magazine featured the Lions' Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford.
The Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford said he is keeping his focus on the football field despite the ongoing negotiations to nail down an extension of his current deal, which expires in two years.
Despite the fact that Matthew Stafford still has two years left on his contract, the Lions have been negotiating a new contract with the 2011 Comeback Player of the Year and were recently reportedly close to closing a deal.
The Detroit Lions have several holes to fill on their offensive line, including both tackles. They had a familiar face working with the unit Wednesday.
Any time you rank a group of things, people get angry.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, musician Ty Stone and CBS 62 Chief Meteorologist Jim Madaus share a common sentiment to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Tuesday morning Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford spoke to the media and the main theme of the conversation was his "ongoing" contract talks.
After passing for 4,100 yards or more in each of the past two years and leading their teams to the playoffs at least once, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan are expected to receive contract extensions this offseason that could each exceed $100 million.
The Lions have done some shedding this off-season, sending Steven Peterman packing along with Kyle Vanden Bosch.
There's a little term in radio that we like to call "evergreens".
As a wideout, Santana Moss wants Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III to throw the ball as much as possible, of course, preferably in his direction.
Martin Mayhew was asked almost immediately if he expects to return as Detroit's general manager — and if Lions coach Jim Schwartz will be back to after a disappointing 4-12 season.
In 2011, Detroit players held well-attended workouts during the lockout.
The Detroit Lions just finished a disappointing season. Just what went wrong, and what does next season hold for them?
And, then it was all over!
Record-setting wide receiver Calvin Johnson is Detroit's only representative on the Pro Bowl roster, although quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh were announced as alternates Wednesday.
It has been an awful, disappointing season for the Detroit Lions. However, there are still a few positive things to take away from the year.
It's pretty amazing that an incident that took place in 1994 could cause such a stir in Detroit but that's exactly what happened.
Champ: Former MSU QB Kirk Cousins for leading the Washington Redskins in victory in the absence of RG3.
Has Schwartz lost control of the team?
The Arizona Cardinals were written off, ignored, forgotten. That's what a 58-0 loss will do for a team.
The Detroit Lions are having a disappointing season, and that can lead to changes on a coaching staff. There is one particular move that they probably need to make before next year.
Three people were arrested after a scuffle with Livingston County Sheriff's deputies during Shaquille O'Neal's visit to his restaurant, authorities say.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
Delbert Mimms III ran for two touchdowns and a career-high 145 yards and Eastern Michigan beat winless Kent State 52-33 in a Mid-American Conference opener.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, Saturday to attend a football game between the University of Michigan and University of Minnesota.
Detroit City FC heads out to the West Coast for the final time this season, facing off against Monterey Bay FC on Saturday night.
Detroit City FC heads out to the West Coast for the final time this season, facing off against Monterey Bay FC on Saturday night.
A 7-year-old girl is dead and her sister in police custody after a possible stabbing Saturday afternoon.
Three people were arrested after a scuffle with Livingston County Sheriff's deputies during Shaquille O'Neal's visit to his restaurant, authorities say.
Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota.
Officials say a 47-year-old woman had been hoarding the animals.
Customs and Border Protection agents say they seized 490 counterfeit airbags this fiscal year, which is more than 10 times higher than 2023.
The United Auto Workers union announced that workers at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge tool and die unit have reached a tentative agreement with Ford.
Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is looking for a CEO to succeed Carlos Tavares, but the company says it's just part of a normal leadership succession plan.
On average, EVs weigh 30% more than their gas-powered counterparts because of the batteries that power them.
The United Auto Workers union announced on Wednesday that members at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge tool and die unit will go on strike on Sept. 26 if an agreement is not reached.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are teaming up for a show at the home of the Detroit Lions on Saturday, March 29.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Disney follows in the footsteps of Netflix in looking to convert Disney+ password-borrowers into paying customers.
Fans of the TV show "Bridgerton" already expressed some frustrations when the event was rescheduled from August to September.
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
In most states, those who wish to vote have more than one option that makes it easier and more convenient to register or update their registration than in past years.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, the baby's parents were arrested after they allegedly tried to sell their 2-month-old baby because having three dogs and an infant was "not working."
A 61-year-old man faces multiple criminal charges after allegedly assaulting a female postal carrier upon receiving a flyer in the mail featuring Vice President Kamala Harris.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New lawsuits have been filed against a Rochester Hills doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients.
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
The City of Detroit is considering limiting protests near health care facilities.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Delbert Mimms III ran for two touchdowns and a career-high 145 yards and Eastern Michigan beat winless Kent State 52-33 in a Mid-American Conference opener.
Detroit City FC heads out to the West Coast for the final time this season, facing off against Monterey Bay FC on Saturday night.
The Tigers were shut out by the White Sox 4-0 less than 24 hours after Detroit celebrated an AL wild card berth.
Kalel Mullings rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns as No. 12 Michigan held on to the Little Brown Jug with a 27-24 win in the rain against Minnesota.
The Detroit Tigers earned an AL wild card berth on Friday night, ending a decade-long postseason drought.
Reggie E. Davis, president of consumer banking at Flagstar Bank, talks about the company's imprint in Michigan and the changing dynamics of the industry on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The UAW remains an interesting factor in this race, too. Pundits point to Michigan as a critical battleground that the two camps are paying huge attention to.
Steve Kiefer has been on a mission to get distracted driving laws adopted in states across America, which he updates on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The two authors also shared advice for others considering writing a book and things they wish they'd known before they started.
Detroit put the world on wheels, and now it is leading the charge to be the Mobility Capitol.
Cloudy and breezy today with a few scattered light showers moving through.
AIS Construction and the Hazel Park Fire Department gave away coats, hats, boots and gloves to kids in need on Saturday.
A 7-year-old girl is dead and her sister in police custody after a possible stabbing in Taylor Saturday afternoon.
It was all smiles and celebrations in the Detroit Tigers' locker room Friday night after earning an AL wild card berth and ending a decade-long postseason drought.
Customs and Border Protection agents seized 490 counterfeit airbags this fiscal year, which the agency says is over 10 times higher than 2023.