Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The Detroit Lions have one of the best general managers in football, but it’s something he decided not to do that showed his greatness once again.

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.

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.

Expectations for the Detroit Lions have never been higher.

The Detroit Lions finalized their active roster on Tuesday, with dozens of player cuts.

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.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell likes the options he has in the secondary, shifting Brian Branch to safety and bolstering the group with rookie cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, along with veteran Carlton Davis.

We’ve still got some time before the Detroit Lions put on a show for the city, but I could not be more excited.

The Detroit Lions have lost one day of organized offseason workouts after breaking rules relating to on-field contact during a practice last month.

A Detroit Lions player sent an incredible gift to the fan who mercilessly trolled his Packers friend for their surprising first-round draft pick.

Here are my final thoughts on what the Detroit Lions did this NFL Draft.

The Detroit Lions front office continued to show their NFL draft prowess by moving up five spots to select defensive back Terrion Arnold.

The Detroit Lions traded up in the first round of the NFL Draft to select Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold at No. 24 overall.

The Detroit Lions have invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons.

I didn’t realize it until now, but in a weird way, Brad Holmes has ruined the build-up to the NFL draft for Detroit Lions fans.

The NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a successful season and have appeared to address every need with seemingly sound moves.

We are now one week away from the NFL Draft, which is a big event during a normal year.

Josh Reynolds won’t be catching passes from Jared Goff next year in Detroit.

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.

Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell aren’t going anywhere, anytime soon.

The Detroit Lions haven’t made any big splashes yet at the start of NFL free agency, but their NFC North rivals have been very busy.

Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The best player player in the Canadian Football League has signed with the Detroit Lions after an incredible statistical season.

Lions general manager Brad Holmes met with the media on Monday to wrap up the season. His message to everyone is that this new sensation of winning needs to be normalized.

Two years ago, new head coach Dan Campbell was finding out just how hard it is to be a member of the Detroit Lions organization.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

It’s the question nobody expected to be asking three years after the Matthew Stafford trade: Which team got the better quarterback?

As the Detroit Lions square off with Matthew Stafford in the first round of the playoffs, it feels like everything has come full circle since that massive trade.

With the Detroit Lions hosting Matthew Stafford in front of a national audience on Sunday night, the trade that sent him to the Rams is going to be a hot topic.

An offensive explosion by the Detroit Lions helped cool off the red-hot Denver Broncos as they improved to 5-0 in prime-time games.

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.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he sees football becoming a global sport within the next decade and that his league is at the forefront of that effort.

When Detroit Lions fans woke up this morning, their team had the second-best record in the NFL. They’re in first place. They just embarrassed an opponent on national television. And yet, some are still panicking.

There weren’t many silver linings for the Detroit Lions in their loss to the Baltimore Ravens this weekend, but the weaknesses that need to be addressed at the trade deadline were particularly glaring.

The Detroit Lions are one of the best teams in the NFL, but there are still a few positions that could be reinforced through trades or free agent signings.

The Detroit Lions got back in the win column last week and are about to take on the Packers for sole possession of first place in the NFC North.

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

The Detroit Lions emerged victorious in a stunning 21-20 road victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium.

The Detroit Lions were one of the funnest teams in the NFL last season, and now they’re entering this year with legitimate playoff expectations. But be honest, you’re a little worried that you might get hurt again, right?

Free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (D-Hop) would be a perfect fit for the up-and-coming Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions have generated enough excitement that the NFL chose them to kick off the season against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

The Detroit Lions traded picks throughout the NFL draft and wound up adding players to every offensive and defensive unit.

The Detroit Lions have been one of the busiest teams in the NFL this week, making five trades and drafting six players in the first two days.

The Detroit Lions have traded picks No. 55 and 194 to the Kansas City Chiefs for picks No. 63, 122 and 249 in the 2023 NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions moved up three spots from pick No. 48 to 45 thanks to the division rival Green Bay Packers to select Alabama Crimson Tide safety Brian Branch.

The Detroit Lions have selected Iowa Hawkeyes tight end Sam LaPorta with the No. 34 pick in the second round of the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions swerved their fanbase as the organization made one of the most head-scratching decisions ever during day one of the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions shocked their fan base Thursday night when they made two very unexpected selections in the first round of the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions have selected Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

The Detroit Lions have traded the No. 6 pick to the Arizona Cardinals for picks 12 and 34 in the 2023 NFL draft.

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

“Who do you think they’ll take?” That’s been question No. 1 in Detroit this week, and also every other NFL city on the map.

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.

Two Detroit Lions players have been cut for betting on NFL games, and two others, including top young receiver Jameson Williams, have been suspended six games for gambling violations.

Even with the 2023 NFL Draft less than a month away, the Detroit Lions boast a much better roster than they did last season. The team’s head coach and general manager sounded off on that in their latest media availability.

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

The Detroit Lions continue to dominate the defensive back market in free agency, signing free agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a one-year deal, according to reports.

When the news broke that the Lions were signing former Bears running back David Montgomery on Tuesday night, every Lions fan had the same reaction.

The Detroit Lions cleared a reported $10M in cap space on Friday with the release of veteran defensive lineman Michael Brockers.

The Detroit Lions have been a source of comfort and dismay to football fans in this area for decades. And much of the time, almost all of the time, its been dismay.

It sure seems like Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is sticking around.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes will hold his end of the season press conference on Tuesday afternoon.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes insisted he still would have traded T.J. Hockenson even if his one-win team had a 6-1 record.

Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp spoke to reporters to share her frustration with the team’s 1-5 record and express confidence in the franchise’s leadership.

The Hard Knocks honeymoon is officially over.

Tuesday was part four of HBO’s Hard Knocks featuring the Detroit Lions, and this week’s episode gave an inside look at what the organization does and how they prepare for roster cuts heading into week one of the regular season.

Although this year seems like the Lions may be in a different stratosphere as an organization, after blowing week one of the NFL preseason to the Atlanta Falcons, they seem like they’re the same old Lions.

The city of Detroit is buzzing about the upcoming Detroit Lions footage on Hard Knocks, as more than 18,000 fans filled Ford Field for Family Fest last Saturday.

The Detroit Lions continued to make big investments on defense in the NFL draft and are hoping that they result in immediate rewards to a franchise that has struggled in recent seasons.

The Detroit Lions traded up to select Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams with the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

The 2022 NFL draft is finally upon us.

The Detroit Lions have been so bad in recent years, winning an average of four games since 2018, that they desperately need an influx of talent at a lot of positions on both sides of the ball.

Michigan Wolverines defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is one week away from fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming an NFL player during the draft, but he will be taking the mound first.

Which first-round picks would satisfy Detroit Lions fans, and which would make them angry?

Matthew Stafford played at Ford Field for 12 seasons and never hosted a playoff game or won one outside the city. But 365 days after he’s traded, he accomplished both, plus he won a Super Bowl. Stafford is the talk of the town Monday, Feb. 14.

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his end-of-the-year press conference this week after the Lions wrapped up the season with a win last weekend.

The 2021 Detroit Lions season is over, and it wasn’t great. But that doesn’t mean we can’t hope for better things.

With the blow out loss to Seattle on Sunday, the Lions have locked in a top-two pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Detroit Lions should have one of the top two picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, if things hold as expected.

Year after year, we complain about the Lions. And for good reason.

Another second-round pick by the Detroit Lions has officially gone into the record books as a bust.

The Detroit Lions have reportedly traded two 2022 draft picks to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a rookie wide receiver and a future draft pick.

The Detroit Lions -- and every other NFL team -- will face some tough decisions in the hours leading up to the NFL’s roster cut deadline this week.

The Detroit Lions have cut wide receiver Breshad Perriman just months after signing him to a free agent deal that guaranteed him $2 million.

The Detroit Lions -- and every other NFL team -- will face some tough decisions in the hours leading up to the NFL’s roster cut deadline this week.

New quarterback Jared Goff is taking ownership of the offense for the Detroit Lions in hopes of bringing his new team its first championship in 64 years.

The Detroit Lions open 2021 training camp on Wednesday in Allen Park, and honestly, there’s not much to talk about.

Is it finally happening? Could this long, dark era of Detroit sports misery be nearing its end?

The Detroit Lions have signed Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow to a $54 million, four-year extension that keeps him under contract through the 2026 season.

The Detroit Lions selected Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell with the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Welcome to the 2021 NFL Draft! Come on in, have a seat!

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is about to have his first chance to make a difference for a long-suffering franchise.

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith celebrates after scoring against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)The 2021 NFL Draft is just weeks away and the Detroit Lions have a big decision to make in the top 10. 7 is a wide receiver. 7:ProFootballNetwork: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama: “It seems the shine on DeVonta Smith has waned just a bit in the past few months since his Heisman Trophy-winning campaign. If Matthew Stafford still dropped back for the Lions, Chase would be a better fit.” (Read more here)AdSporting News: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama: “Waddle is a highly skilled all-around natural pass-catcher. The Lions need to overhaul at wide receiver with Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones Jr. and Danny Amendola all not re-signed.

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates a touchdown off a throw by quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

(Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)The Detroit Lions will reportedly not use the franchise tag on their star wide receiver Kenny Golladay, who is set to become a free agent, ESPN reports. Lions have informed WR Kenny Golladay that they will not use their franchise tag on him, as @TomPelissero reported. The franchise tag is used by teams on players who are set to become free agents. Schefter said the Lions may opt to just let Golladay walk as part of the rebuild, noting the cost of the franchise tag for Golladay would be around $16 million. In four years with the Lions, Golladay has played 47 games, logging 21 touchdowns and 3,068 yards.

(Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)It’s decision day for the Detroit Lions: Will they franchise tag their star wide receiver Kenny Golladay before the deadline? UPDATE: Report: Lions won’t franchise tag WR Kenny Golladay, making him free agentNFL teams have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to franchise tag players and Golladay, set to become a free agent on March 17, is a prime candidate for the Lions. The franchise tag is used by teams on players who are set to become free agents. AdSchefter said the Lions may opt to just let Golladay walk as part of the rebuild, noting the cost of the franchise tag for Golladay would be around $16 million. AdIn four years with the Lions, Golladay has played 47 games, logging 21 touchdowns and 3,068 yards.

New Lions head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes spoke to the media about a wide range of topics, from the upcoming NFL Draft, to free agency decisions, to franchise tag decisions. Here are some of the biggest takeaways:All options on table for Kenny GolladayIt’s no secret that Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay needs a new contract. 1 receiver in this league,” Brad Holmes said. NFL Draft approachTake this for what it’s worth: Brad Holmes said he likes the crop of players in the quarterback draft class. 7Team needs, free agency“It’s no secret that receiver is somewhat of a need,” Campbell said.

DETROIT – More than 70% of NFL players are people of color. However, those in top roles often times do not look like the players they lead. In Detroit, both the Lions and Pistons have Black men in prominent, leadership roles. There were seven open general manager positions in the NFL this year. Only two of them went to Black me, which doubled the number of minority general managers in the league.