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The last time an NFL event took place in the city was in 2006 for the Superbowl. With all 32 teams coming into town in 2024, local small businesses have already started the planning process.
Smith is the first player from a Michigan school to be drafted in the first round.
The senior from Iowa, standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 249 pounds, was selected after running back Jahmyr Gibbs from Alabama.
At 5 feet 9 inches tall, Gibbs was a third-team all-conference running back and a second-team kick returner in 2021.
According to the NFL, the Lions receive No. 12 and 34 picks. The original No. 6 pick came from the Los Angeles Rams.
Marvin Jones moved his wife and five children from Miami to San Diego and planned to sign with an NFL team on the West Coast.
The 2024 NFL Draft will take place April 25-27, 2024, in the area around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza.
Michigan outside linebacker David Ojabo is entering the NFL draft.
The former Texas A&M quarterback shares why he is ready to start from day one in the NFL.
The Green Wave standout won Defensive MVP at the Senior Bowl and he's just getting started proving what he can do.
Despite addressing the team's two biggest needs on the first two days of the draft, the Lions did still leave some stuff undone.
Lions general manager Bob Quinn and his staff got to work quickly following the conclusion of the seventh round of the NFL Draft Saturday night, agreeing to terms with seven undrafted rookie free agents.
The Lions picked up two Senior Bowl alums in guards Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg.
The Detroit Lions addressed pressing needs on offense and defense, took a running back too talented to pass up and bolstered one of their strongest position groups.
"First off, I want to thank coach (Patricia) and Bob (Quinn), the Ford family. I talked to (Owner and Chairman of the Board Martha Firestone) Ford this morning. I cannot wait to meet her, she seems like a great person. I'm just ready to get to Detroit and get it rolling."
Six wide receivers were taken in the first round of the NFL draft and another half dozen could go on Day 2, when rounds two and three are completed.
The Detroit Lions have the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft and there is reportedly disagreement about what to do with the selection Thursday.
CBSSports.com grades out the first round of the NFL Draft. From the number one pick of the Cincinnati Bengals to the 32nd selection by the Superbowl Champion Chiefs, CBSSports.com covers it all.
The Detroit Lions selected Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah in the NFL draft Thursday night.
The Lions have picked inside the top five 13 times since 1956. Mattew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Joey Harrington and Charles Rogers have been some of the picks in the top 5.
Yetur Gross-Matos would have liked to have been in Las Vegas for the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the Penn State defensive lineman is OK participating from home.
For those who haven't mastered the odds of Belarussian soccer or Russian table tennis, this week's NFL draft gives U.S. gamblers their first opportunity in weeks to bet on an event about which they actually know something.
On NFL Draft Day Eve The Lions hold the 3rd pick. Will they make the pick or will they trade the pick? Here's a list of some of the biggest trades in NFL recent history thanks to Bleach Report..
The team announced the moves Tuesday. Ford and Virgin were exclusive rights free agents.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the NFL to conduct its annual draft remotely, which might reduce the number of times Commissioner Roger Goodell or anyone else announces a trade.
Aidan Chiles threw for two scores in the first half to build a three-touchdown lead and Michigan State held on to beat Purdue 24-17.
Neighbors near the only Michigan Sheetz store welcome the addition to their community and believe expansion is good for state.
Authorities are sharing tips to prevent porch pirates from stealing packages as deliveries ramp up for the holiday season.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
Authorities are sharing tips to prevent porch pirates from stealing packages as deliveries ramp up for the holiday season.
Aidan Chiles threw for two scores in the first half to build a three-touchdown lead and Michigan State held on to beat Purdue 24-17.
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.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
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.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
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.
As deliveries ramp up for the holiday season, authorities are sharing tips to prevent porch pirates from stealing packages.
Our weekend remains a little mild before cold air rushes in after Thanksgiving.
Residents in Romulus are getting a taste of Sheetz' planned expansion across the state of Michigan.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Detroit Lions players have given back to the community in the past. On Friday, D.J. Reader gave out over 200 meals ahead of Thanksgiving.