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Detroit Lions inducting Calvin Johnson into Pride of the Lions during Monday Night Football
Read full article: Detroit Lions inducting Calvin Johnson into Pride of the Lions during Monday Night FootballThe Detroit Lions will induct Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions during a Monday Night Football game at Ford Field.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Cam Sutton faces misdemeanor charges in domestic violence case
Read full article: Former Detroit Lions cornerback Cam Sutton faces misdemeanor charges in domestic violence caseFormer Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton has been charged with a misdemeanor in his domestic violence case.
Ex-Detroit Lions player turns self in for domestic battery charge in Florida
Read full article: Ex-Detroit Lions player turns self in for domestic battery charge in FloridaFormer Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton turned himself in to Florida authorities on Sunday for a domestic battery charge.
Former Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton turns himself in after weeks of evading law enforcement
Read full article: Former Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton turns himself in after weeks of evading law enforcementCameron Sutton has turned himself in, ending a weekslong search for the former NFL defensive back who was wanted on a domestic violence warrant.
Ex-Lions DB Cam Sutton turns himself in on strangulation charge
Read full article: Ex-Lions DB Cam Sutton turns himself in on strangulation chargeFormer Detroit Lions defensive back Cam Sutton turned himself in to Florida authorities on Sunday, nearly a month after an arrest warrant was issued for a domestic battery charge.
Ford Field mass COVID vaccination site aims to administer 355,000 vaccines over next 2 months
Read full article: Ford Field mass COVID vaccination site aims to administer 355,000 vaccines over next 2 monthsDETROIT – Michigan residents can register for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field in Detroit. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that the Ford Field clinic will administer more than 350,000 vaccine doses in the next two months. READ: Ford Field mass COVID vaccination site expected to take pressure off county health departmentsDetroit Lions President Rod Wood said the vaccination clinic will be the most important event to be held at Ford Field, topping Super Bowl XL in 2006. “This Ford Field site will administer 6,000 shots a day starting March 24 and will continue for eight weeks,” Whitmer said. Whitmer, Meijer, FEMA, the Detroit Lions and Henry Ford Health Systems made the announcement official Thursday -- Ford Field will host one of the nation’s largest mass COVID vaccination operations.
28 takeaways from new Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s introductory press conference
Read full article: 28 takeaways from new Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s introductory press conferenceDETROIT – The Detroit Lions officially introduced Dan Campbell as their new head coach Thursday. New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and other members of that organization, including head coach Sean Payton, gave positive feedback about Campbell as a leader and potential head coach. “Dan stood out.”She said he sent them a book ahead of the interview, and it contained his ideas and philosophies if he were to become the head coach. “He said, ‘Dan is the kind of head coach that coaches are going to run to Detroit and want to be on his staff. That’s gonna be the mentality.”Working environmentCampbell talked extensively about his time with the Saints, where he served as Payton’s assistant head coach and the tight ends coach.
The Lions not landing hometown favorite Robert Saleh is classic Lions
Read full article: The Lions not landing hometown favorite Robert Saleh is classic LionsSaleh was the favorite to become the next head coach of the Detroit Lions. We don’t know if Saleh didn’t want the Lions job, or if the Lions weren’t interested in Saleh, but either way -- not being able to land Saleh is just classic Lions. No, I’m still very much attached.”If Robert Saleh interviewed with the Lions and decided it wasn’t the right situation for him -- then fine. Related: Bipartisan Michigan lawmakers endorse Robert Saleh as next Lions coachIf the Lions passed on Saleh, that’s an entirely different issue. Saleh is off to the Jets and the Lions are losing out on top candidates for head coach.
Detroit Lions GM, head coach search: Where things stand
Read full article: Detroit Lions GM, head coach search: Where things stand(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)The search for a new Detroit Lions general manager and head coach is heating up. The Lions have confirmed several candidates to replace former general manager Bob Quinn and former head coach Matt Patricia, as interviews pick up following the end of the NFL regular season. Former NFL executive Scott Pioli interviewed the week of Dec. 21Former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff interviewed the week of Dec. 21. Former Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis interviewed the week of Jan. 4. Interim Lions head coach Darrell Bevell will interview for the job the week of Jan. 4.
Detroit Lions lose to Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium
Read full article: Detroit Lions lose to Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank StadiumDETROIT – Dalvin Cook kept his brilliant season rolling by rushing for a career-high 206 yards and two scores on 22 carries, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 34-20 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Marvin Jones Jr. caught a touchdown pass in the second quarter that cut the lead to 13-10. Backup CB Tony McRae hurt his right knee while blocking during a punt return in the second quarter and was taken off on a cart. ... FS Tracy Walker (foot) also had his first absence, replaced by Will Harris, who was banged up on the first play of the fourth quarter. With Mark Fields joining Mike Hughes on injured reserve this week and Holton Hill (foot) sidelined for a fourth straight game, the Vikings were missing four of their top six CBs.
Detroit Lions to allow 500 family members, friends inside Ford Field for Sunday’s game vs. Colts
Read full article: Detroit Lions to allow 500 family members, friends inside Ford Field for Sunday’s game vs. ColtsDETROIT – The Detroit Lions will allow 500 family members and friends of the team inside Ford Field for their game against the Indianapolis Colts. This will be the first time Ford Field is hosting fans for a Lions game this season. "Hosting friends and family this Sunday against the Colts is a great step towards our goal of welcoming fans back to Ford Field this season,' team president and CEO Rod Wood said. Smoking sections at Ford Field are no longer available. “Detroit Lions season ticket members are the lifeblood of our team and organization,” Wood said.
Debunking the Farmer's Almanac winter forecast | Detroit Youth Choir rocks 'AGT'
Read full article: Debunking the Farmer's Almanac winter forecast | Detroit Youth Choir rocks 'AGT'The Detroit Youth Choir took the stage again on "America's Got Talent," and you can still vote for them through 7 a.m. today. The good people at the Old Farmer's Almanac release their winter forecast for the entire country and everyone starts overreacting. Detroit Lions Kickoff Lunch at Detroit Economic Club As is tradition, the Detroit Lions will take part in a luncheon at the Detroit Economic Club on Wednesday as the team prepares to begin the regular season. This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29. Today's Featured Photo: The Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse, one of the oldest in Michigan, located near Port Hope in Huron County.