New Detroit Lions acquisition Za’Darius Smith channeled former Detroit Pistons star Rasheed Wallace in his stellar debut as he brought the same championship spirit the city felt 20 years ago.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has broken his left forearm and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, another blow to a defense that has been hit hard by injuries.

With their season in shambles, the Browns began looking toward the future and traded defensive end Za'Darius Smith to Detroit for a pair of draft picks.

The Detroit Lions have reportedly traded for a star pass rusher at the deadline, and we’re learning the full details of the deal.

The NFC East-leading Washington Commanders made a move to help them stay in first place.

The Detroit Lions unleashed a special player in their 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans, which improved their record to 6-1 on the season.

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Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson gave an update on his injury right after the team’s big win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Let's face it: The Detroit Lions should probably make a big trade to replace Aidan Hutchinson with another star pass rusher.

The Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal.

We all know Aidan Hutchinson for his football plays, but his impact on children and families at Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor has been enormous.

The Detroit Lions have signed defensive end Isaiah Thomas off the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad after Aidan Hutchinson’s season-ending injury.

Here's everything we know about the injury to Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson, as of Tuesday.

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The Detroit Lions are in the midst of their Super Bowl window, and they just lost not only the best defensive player in the National Football League but also the best player on their team, Aidan Hutchinson, to a gruesome leg injury.

Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson and members of his team issued an official statement after he broke his tibia against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday afternoon.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said “don’t count him out" when talking about Aidan Hutchinson’s injury on Monday afternoon.

A doctor breaks down the Aidan Hutchinson injury, including his likely timeline, recovery hurdles, and potential long-term implications.

Here are 11 takeaways from the Detroit Lions' dominant win over the Cowboys in Dallas.

Aidan Hutchinson has underwent a successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula.

The Detroit Lions found a secret weapon during their dominant win over the Dallas Cowboys but suffered a major injury setback in their Super Bowl hopes.

Here's everything we know about Aidan Hutchinson’s horrific leg injury vs. the Cowboys.

Jared Goff threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns after his completion streak ended on his first throw, and the Detroit Lions blew out Dallas 47-9.

The Detroit Lions went into Dallas and humiliated the Cowboys on Sunday, but the win was overshadowed by a gruesome injury.

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula he sustained against the Dallas Cowboys.

Detroit Lions superstar pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson suffered a horrific leg injury against the Cowboys.

Detroit Lions star Aidan Hutchinson whipped out his ballet moves in a hilarious new commercial.

The Detroit Lions will debut their all-black uniforms with blue helmets on Monday Night Football when they play host to the Seattle Seahawks.

Numerous miscues by the Detroit Lions caused them to squander the near-record-breaking day of defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson in a 20-16 home loss during their rematch of the 2023 divisional round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

I really believe the Detroit Lions can do it this time.

The Detroit Lions are one of four teams that have never appeared in the Super Bowl’s 58-year history, but the team expected to grace the gridiron during the 2024 season inside Ford Field is racing towards one.

There wasn’t much to like about the Detroit Tigers’ game against the Astros on Sunday, but Bally Sports at least brought Michigan fans some joy by trolling a former Ohio State quarterback.

With the franchise coming off its best season in 32 years, the Detroit Lions have extended the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes through the 2027 season.

They're the plays that shaped this year's postseason.

Plymouth was settled in 1825, and its downtown area is known for its walkability and vibrant atmosphere.

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“He’s got cerebral palsy and always sending me videos. ‘Aidan, you’re going to get three sacks today!’ and been getting them recently, so I feel like he’s my good luck charm.”

The last time the Detroit Lions beat the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs was back when they won their most recent championship in 1957.

The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage.

Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson started in Metro Detroit at Divine Child High School before going to the University of Michigan. Now he's on the team with the Lions, making his former teammates very proud of his newfound success.

Chris Hutchinson, Aidan’s father, said their brand is family. They are very close-knit and do everything together. Including, giving back.

The parents of defensive end former Michigan Wolverines superstar and current Detroit Lions monster Aidan Hutchinson have had a front-row seat to his historic season.

Would Detroit Lions fans rather face the Eagles or the Buccaneers in the next round of the playoffs?

A monumental play by Jared Goff in the game's waning moment helped the Detroit Lions advance to the divisional round but, most importantly, spoiled the reunion of Matthew Stafford in the revenge game for both quarterbacks inside Ford Field.

The Detroit Lions are suddenly in line to host a second home playoff game if they can get past the Rams in the first round.

In a season that brought the Detroit Lions their first division title in decades, it’s no surprise that they’ll be very well represented at the Pro Bowl.

The Minnesota Vikings will start quarterback Nick Mullens in their final regular-season game at Detroit with their bid for the playoffs nearly exhausted by persistent problems at the vital position.

Aidan Hutchinson is a foundational player for the Detroit Lions as they try to break a long streak of losing football, but he made a very costly mistake during the loss to the Bears.

Linebacker Junior Colson of top-ranked Michigan won the Lott IMPACT Trophy on Sunday night as the college football player who makes an impact on and off the field.

The nonchalant decision-making by the Detroit Lions from the front office to the players is proving to be costly as they fell to the Chicago Bears while getting shut in the second half to a team in last place in the NFC North.

Aidan Hutchinson was a big factor as the Detroit Lions jumped out to a fast start this season.

Add the general manager of the Saints to the growing list of people impressed by the dedication of Detroit Lions fans this season.

A new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary called "The Great Heisman Race of 1997" on Michigan Wolverines football legend Charles Woodson is set to debut this weekend in New York.

The future is bright for the Detroit Lions, not only because they’re in first place this season, but also because many of their top players are going to be on the team for a long time.

All signs point to Indianapolis as the No. 3 ranked Michigan Wolverines defeated the No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes for the third consecutive year to win the Big Ten East Championship while also securing their trip to the Big Ten Championship.

As the dust settles on Week 11 of the NFL season, the Detroit Lions are now all alone with the second-best record in the entire league.

Aidan Hutchinson made one of the biggest plays of the game while the Detroit Lions were coming back to beat the Chicago Bears, and afterward, he punted the ball deep into the raucous Ford Field crowd.

The ending of that epic comeback win for the Detroit Lions over the Bears couldn’t have been more fitting as we head into Michigan-Ohio State week.

David Montgomery's go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with 29 seconds left against his former team lifted the Detroit Lions to a 31-26 comeback victory over Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears.

The spookiest of NFL Trade Deadline days is upon us -- will the Detroit Lions be brave enough to make a move?

The Detroit Lions are now tied for the best record in the NFL after beating the first-place Buccaneers while both the 49ers and Eagles lost.

Aidan Hutchinson showed up to the Detroit Lions’ game against the Buccaneers in a priceless shirt featuring Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown.

The Detroit Lions came into Week 5 with the inside track to an NFC North Division title, but after what happened the last two days, their advantage is massive.

"I got smacked though!" Aidan Hutchinson had a hilarious reaction to watching the replay of his one-handed interception against the Panthers.

The injury-depleted Detroit Lions hobbled into week five without some of their best players. However, their grit and next-man-up mentality still allowed them to boat race the winless Carolina Panthers 42-24, extending their winning streak to three.

The Detroit Lions avenged last year’s embarrassing loss by crushing the Carolina Panthers for their third win in a row.

Aidan Hutchinson is best known for his ability to rush to the passer, but on Sunday, he got the Detroit Lions off to a fast start with an incredible interception.

The Detroit Lions are looking to go 3-1 on Thursday Night Football as they travel to Wisconsin to take on the Green Bay Packers in an early-season duel that could have late-season ramifications as both teams will battle to stay atop the NFC North.

Brad Holmes took over the worst drafting organization in the NFL and built a roster full of talented homegrown players.

The defense by the undermanned Detroit Lions stymied the Atlanta Falcons 20-6 for their second win of the season.

A dominant defensive effort and a pair of rookies helped the Detroit Lions get back on track Sunday with a win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Whether it’s Dan Campbell’s decision making, the defensive play calling, officiating, or all the Patrick Mahomes commercials, Detroit Lions fans have plenty of frustrations after the loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

The Detroit Lions are back home this weekend, and Ford Field is going to be one massive party as they look to avenge last year’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Why wasn't Kansas City Chiefs tackle Jawaan Taylor flagged for false start and holding penalties? Answering that and more questions from Detroit Lions fans.

The Detroit Lions put the entire NFL on notice Thursday night with an upset win over the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs to open the season.

The 2023 schedule for the Detroit Lions has finally been revealed.

The Detroit Lions have selected Iowa Hawkeyes star linebacker Jack Campbell with the No. 18 pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for football fans, as the 2023 NFL Draft is finally upon us.

Will it be a quarterback? A running back? Defensive line help? For once, it feels like Detroit Lions fans truly have no idea what the team will do in the first round of the NFL draft.

It’s been another fun week to be a Detroit Lions fan.

There’s nothing quite as sweet as watching the Packers have to suffer through something.

Jalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson and Patrick Mahomes are finalists for The Associated Press 2022 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

The Detroit Lions turned their house of horrors into their kingdom as they eliminated Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers 20-16 at Lambeau Field.

The Detroit Lions wrapped up the 2022 schedule on Sunday night with a win vs. the Green Bay Packers, finishing the season with a winning record for the first time since 2017.

After Aaron Rodgers took several shots at the Detroit Lions this season and refused to give them any respect, they went into his stadium, beat him for the third time in a row, and dealt a final blow to his playoff hopes.

What do the Lions need to happen to make the playoffs? A look at updated scenarios.

There’s one weekend left in the NFL season, and the Detroit Lions only need two things to happen in order to make the playoffs.

Jared Goff threw two of his three touchdown passes to Brock Wright in the first half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 41-10 to remain in the playoff chase.

The Detroit Lions keep rolling as their offense exploded in the 34-23 victory against the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Defense and offensive weaponry proved to be too much for the Jacksonville Jaguars as the Detroit Lions had a convincing 40-14 victory, improving to 5-7 on the season, and are now just two games back in the loss column for the seventh and playoff spot.

Travon Walker and Aidan Hutchinson will always be compared to one another.

The Detroit Lions went to MetLife Stadium and stunned the New York Giants 31-18 for their third win in a row, thanks to their young defense and wily veteran Jamaal Williams, who had a historic day.

When the Lions started the season 1-6, the only rankings fans were thinking about was the NFL draft order for next spring.

The Detroit Lions stormed back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Chicago Bears 31-30 for their second win in a row while snapping a 13-game road losing streak under head coach Dan Campbell.

The Detroit Lions and their last-ranked defense in terms of points and yards allowed in the NFL picked off future hall-of-fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers three times to defeat the Green Bay Packers 15-9 at Ford Field.

Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three interceptions and threw an incomplete pass on fourth down from the Detroit 17 in the final minute, letting the Detroit Lions hold on for a 15-9 win over the Packers in a matchup of slumping teams on Sunday.

The Detroit Lions continued their losing ways as they fell to the Dallas Cowboys 24-6 in a week seven matchup that was very winnable.

Ezekiel Elliott ran for two 1-yard touchdowns and Dak Prescott threw for a score in his return from injury while the Dallas Cowboys leaned on their defense again in a 24-6 victory over the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions had too many errors and not enough big plays in a mostly closely-fought game vs. the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene