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Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investment
Read full article: Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise's latest investmentThe Detroit Lions have decided to make defensive tackle Alim McNeill their latest investment, retaining a key player with a long-term deal.
Detroit Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to 4-year, $97M extension with $55M guaranteed
Read full article: Detroit Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to 4-year, $97M extension with $55M guaranteedThe Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Alim McNeill to a four-year extension worth $97 million, with $55 million guaranteed.
Detroit Lions to debut all-black uniforms, blue helmets on Monday Night Football vs. Seahawks
Read full article: Detroit Lions to debut all-black uniforms, blue helmets on Monday Night Football vs. SeahawksThe Detroit Lions will debut their all-black uniforms with blue helmets on Monday Night Football when they play host to the Seattle Seahawks.
Roar restored: Detroit Lions grace Sports Illustrated cover after stellar season
Read full article: Roar restored: Detroit Lions grace Sports Illustrated cover after stellar seasonThe 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.
Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL history
Read full article: Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL historyTampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history after agreeing Thursday to a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension.
Detroit Lions make Penei Sewell highest-paid O-lineman in NFL with new extension, per report
Read full article: Detroit Lions make Penei Sewell highest-paid O-lineman in NFL with new extension, per reportThe Detroit Lions have made Penei Sewell the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL with a massive new extension, per reports.
Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says
Read full article: Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source saysThe Detroit Lions have invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons.
Lions are not looking for a starter in the NFL draft for a change, coming off successful season
Read full article: Lions are not looking for a starter in the NFL draft for a change, coming off successful seasonThe 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.
Michigan football legend Blake Corum to throw ceremonial first Pitch at Detroit Tigers game
Read full article: Michigan football legend Blake Corum to throw ceremonial first Pitch at Detroit Tigers gameMichigan Wolverines football legend Blake Corum will throw out the ceremonial first pitch inside Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers finish off a three-game homestand against the Oakland Athletics.
Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes
Read full article: Lions extend the contracts of coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad HolmesWith 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.
Detroit Lions look to extend Cinderella run by snapping 13-game road losing streak against 49ers
Read full article: Detroit Lions look to extend Cinderella run by snapping 13-game road losing streak against 49ersThe last time the Detroit Lions beat the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs was back when they won their most recent championship in 1957.
Fired-up Lions coach Dan Campbell insists he has moved on from heartbreaking loss to Cowboys
Read full article: Fired-up Lions coach Dan Campbell insists he has moved on from heartbreaking loss to CowboysDetroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says he has moved on from a disputed call at Dallas that led to a loss and took away a shot at the top seed in the NFC.
Switching from one side of the offensive line to the other is among the NFL's underrated tough tasks
Read full article: Switching from one side of the offensive line to the other is among the NFL's underrated tough tasksDriving a car with the opposite foot or shaving with the other hand would be major challenges for anyone.
David Montgomery injury: What we know about status of Detroit Lions running back
Read full article: David Montgomery injury: What we know about status of Detroit Lions running backThe Detroit Lions lost starting running back David Montgomery during their win in Tampa Bay, and we’ve gotten updates on his status each of the past two days.
Dan Campbell gives injury updates on 4 starters before Detroit Lions battle Packers
Read full article: Dan Campbell gives injury updates on 4 starters before Detroit Lions battle PackersDan Campbell provided an update on the injury status of four starters before the Detroit Lions head to Green Bay to battle the Packers for first place.
Offensive mastermind Ben Johnson has the Detroit Lions in playoff contention
Read full article: Offensive mastermind Ben Johnson has the Detroit Lions in playoff contentionOffensive mastermind Ben Johnson is the secret weapon behind the late-season playoff push by the 6-7 Detroit Lions, who have won five out of their last six games to put themselves back in the hunt for the seventh and final wildcard spot.
‘What the f--- are we doing?’ Dan Campbell jokes he was distracted by wave before pass to Penei Sewell
Read full article: ‘What the f--- are we doing?’ Dan Campbell jokes he was distracted by wave before pass to Penei SewellDetroit Lions head Coach Dan Campbell joked that he was so distracted by fans doing the wave during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that he didn’t realize they were running a critical trick play to offensive lineman Penei Sewell.
Offensive explosion against Vikings keep playoff hopes alive for Detroit Lions
Read full article: Offensive explosion against Vikings keep playoff hopes alive for Detroit LionsThe 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.
What Lions GM Brad Holmes said in end-of-season press conference
Read full article: What Lions GM Brad Holmes said in end-of-season press conferenceDetroit 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.
Tigers, Pistons, Lions -- How, when, where and why to watch all 3 Detroit teams tonight
Read full article: Tigers, Pistons, Lions -- How, when, where and why to watch all 3 Detroit teams tonightThe Detroit Tigers, Pistons and Lions are in action Friday night. Here’s how, when, where and why you should watch all three.
Detroit Lions select Oregon OL Penei Sewell with No. 7 pick in first round of 2021 NFL draft
Read full article: Detroit Lions select Oregon OL Penei Sewell with No. 7 pick in first round of 2021 NFL draftThe Detroit Lions selected Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell with the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn State
Read full article: Bateman back for Minnesota, but no Parsons for Penn StateMinnesota is getting its star wide receiver back for an abbreviated Big Ten season. Minnesota announced Wednesday that Rashod Bateman was cleared to play this season by the NCAA and Big Ten after opting out in August. At Penn State, coach James Franklin closed the door on All-America linebacker Micah Parsons returning to the Nittany Lions. Both Bateman and Parsons opted out of the 2020 season before the Big Ten postponed amid concerns about the pandemic. Purdue All-America receiver Rondale Moore, who opted out early like Parsons and Bateman, was cleared to play for the Boilermakers last week.
Spring college football: When? How much? Who plays?
Read full article: Spring college football: When? How much? Who plays?Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said before a spring football season is planned, there has to be a discussion about fall 2021. He said conversations about a spring football season have been minimal, but there has been a theme. If the NFL does nothing to accommodate spring college football some of the sure-things are almost certain to leave. There is so much to sort out, including the NCAA signing off on a spring football season. At this point in time, we'll see.__Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
Next in summer of player empowerment: Pac-12 players unite
Read full article: Next in summer of player empowerment: Pac-12 players unite(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)As college football leaders work to rescue a football season worth billions in revenue from the threat of COVID-19, the players have become emboldened. A group of Pac-12 players Sunday presented a list of demands on issues ranging from healthy and safety to racial justice to economic rights. The players claim more than 400 of their Pac-12 peers have been communicating through a group chat app about a possible boycott. I think its all attainable, said attorney Tim Nevius, a former NCAA investigator who has now represents college players in cases involving NCAA issues. These recent events have put a spotlight on critical issues in college sports.___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at http://www.westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25