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Detroit Lions Links: Brandon Pettigrew Working on Fumble Problems; Sunday’s Early Injury Report
December 1st, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Sunday brings the next opportunity for the Detroit Lions to rebound from two tough losses, as the Indianapolis Colts come to town looking to add to their Wild Card lead. Who's going to miss the game with injuries? What about Brandon Pettigrew's fumbling problems? Can Titus Young be trusted, or...
Detroit Lions Links: Secondary Shorthanded Again as Louis Delmas and Amari Spievey Won’t Play
November 3rd, 2012 at 1:52 PM
The Detroit Lions will try to get back to the .500 mark as they prepare for a road contest with the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday afternoon, and we've got you covered with the latest news and information regarding this match up from various sources around the internet.
One of the keys to...
Detroit Lions Links: Ndamukong Suh Won’t Be Ticketed in Latest Auto Incident
October 12th, 2012 at 4:32 PM
This week, coming off the bye, things were a bit more tumultuous for the Detroit Lions. The team absorbed the death of Alex Karras, one of their heroes, was bashed anonymously by general managers and league executives and learned news about Ndamukong Suh getting in more car trouble. Ugh. Is...
Jim Schwartz Monday Press Conference Recap: Vikings Edition
October 1st, 2012 at 4:20 PM
The Detroit Lions have defied expectations in 2012 by starting terribly slow. After losing a pivotal early season game to the Minnesota Vikings, Jim Schwartz took to the podium to break down some of the biggest issues with his team heading into the bye week. He provided his opinions on...
Detroit Lions Injury Report: Key Starters Struggling with Nagging Problems
September 29th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Tomorrow, of course, is Sunday. That means up until kickoff, agonizing about key injuries will be the focus for Detroit Lions' fans everywhere. Fortunately, one piece of good news regards the quarterback position, where it looks as if things aren't as bad as they initially appeared last Sunday.
What are the...
Jim Schwartz Monday Press Conference Recap: Tennessee Titans Edition
September 24th, 2012 at 3:56 PM
It was an ugly homecoming for Jim Schwartz in Tennessee, as the Titans pulled out a shocking win against the Detroit Lions, sending them to 1-2. As expected, there were plenty of issues to dissect this Monday, including the mysterious decision making in overtime, the inability of the special teams...
Detroit Lions Links: Mikel Leshoure’s Return, Tony Scheffler’s Injury and Joe Staley’s Trash Talk
September 19th, 2012 at 4:07 PM
The Detroit Lions emerged relatively healthy from a west coast fist fight with the San Francisco 49ers. Though Drayton Florence broke his arm, things are looking up midweek with regards to the defensive backfield's health. Two key members could return this weekend, in addition to running back Mikel Leshoure. Here's...
Detroit Lions Links: Chris Houston and Louis Delmas Hurting, Kyle Vanden Bosch on Replacement Refs
September 4th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
The regular season is set to begin on Sunday, as the Detroit Lions will take on the St. Louis Rams at Ford Field. Before then, there's a few issues that need to be addressed, namely injuries and the salary cap. Here's the latest as the Lions prepare to open the 2012...
Detroit Lions Dodge Bullet with Matthew Stafford’s Injury, Must Shut Starters Down Against Buffalo
August 27th, 2012 at 10:14 AM
If there's two classifications of players the Detroit Lions cannot afford to lose at all, much less in a preseason game, its their star quarterback Matthew Stafford and any cornerback.
Stafford was dinged up early in Saturday night's tough loss when his left, non throwing hand absorbed a hit from Oakland's...
Louis Delmas’ Knee Injury Provides Time to Recover, Opportunity for Amari Spievey and Others
August 8th, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Training camp injuries and accidents always force fans and media types to dwell on the negative. "How could this happen now?" or "why wasn't the problem solved sooner?" seem to be the biggest complaints with the recent news on Detroit Lions' safety Louis Delmas.
Instead of operating entirely within in the...
Detroit Lions’ Links: Louis Delmas Shelved Indefinitely After Knee Surgery
August 8th, 2012 at 12:41 PM
As training camp finally blends into the preseason schedule, here's all the latest on the Detroit Lions from around the web for August 8, 2012
The first big injury blow came to the Lions secondary this week, as safety Louis Delmas underwent a surgical procedure to help his ailing knee. Delmas...
Detroit Lions Camp Update: Jahvid Best Delay Might Mean Stefan Logan Becomes Running Back
July 31st, 2012 at 2:43 PM
Here's the latest news and information from training camp as the Detroit Lions inch closer to practicing in pads.
Running back Jahvid Best, a key component to Detroit's offense in 2012, still hasn't been cleared for contact yet, which has frustrated general manager Martin Mayhew. He says he is "surprised and disappointed"...
Detroit Lions’ Links: Riley Reiff and Jonathan Scott Sign, Two Rookie Injuries Before Camp
July 25th, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Here's all the latest Detroit Lions notes from around the web for July 25.
As we mentioned last week, it was very important for Riley Reiff to sign his contract and make it to camp on time. That happened, as Reiff agreed to his four year, $8 million dollar contract prior...
Jim Schwartz’s Monday Press Conference Recap: Season Ending Edition
January 9th, 2012 at 4:25 PM
For the final time this season, Jim Schwartz gathered with the media on a Monday afternoon. The coach didn't speak much about Saturday's playoff loss to New Orleans, and instead took time to look back on the season that was, while talking about where the team is headed. Amongst other...
Friday Odds & Ends: Detroit Lions Playoff Preview Links
January 6th, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Wild card weekend represents both exciting and uncharted times for the Detroit Lions, as the team prepares for their first playoff game in a decade. As the team readies themselves for a prime time challenge, we've got the latest odds and ends from around the internet to help you prepare...
Chris Houston Sports Cast at Practice, Says He’s ‘Good’
December 28th, 2011 at 4:19 PM
It remains to be seen how much the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers use their starters on Sunday, but the Lions might play it safe with cornerback Chris Houston.
Houston wore a cast on his left hand Wednesday, though he told reporters it was "just a boo-boo" and that he did...
Jim Schwartz’s Monday Press Conference Recap: Oakland Edition
December 19th, 2011 at 3:39 PM
The Detroit Lions won another thrilling road game, making Jim Schwartz quite the happy camper at his Monday press conference despite feeling a little groggy. Schwartz discussed the ins and outs of Detroit's latest road victory, including thoughts about his defense and running game, the play of Matthew Stafford, the...
