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Ebron: My play 'hasn't been the best' this season
10/18/2017Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron admitted he's not having the start to the 2017 season he wanted. Said Ebron: My play "hasn?t been the best." The TE, however, is confident he can turn it around.Saints over .500 after surviving Lions' comeback
10/17/2017The New Orleans Saints' slow start to the season is but a memory after Sunday's 52-38 victory over the Detroit Lions. Here's what we learned from New Orleans' third straight win.Injury roundup: Kuechly held out of practice drills
10/17/2017After suffering a scary head/neck injury in the Panthers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last week, linebacker Luke Kuechly missed practice on Tuesday.Injuries we're tracking heading into Week 6 games
10/14/2017The Giants, already without receivers Odell Beckham and Brandon Marshall, will now be missing several more starters when they play at Denver on Sunday night. Here is a list of injury updates.Injury roundup: Vikings QB Bradford (knee) DNP
10/11/2017Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford didn't practice Wednesday, this after an MRI revealed wear and tear in his surgically-repaired knee. Here is a list of other injuries we're tracking.Everson Griffen: Lions OL Greg Robinson is 'lazy'
09/27/2017Ahead of the Lions-Vikings clash on Sunday, Minnesota defensive end Everson Griffen provided some bulletin board material for Detroit, calling the Lions' Greg Robinson "lazy."NFL VP of officiating: Ruling on Tate call was right
09/27/2017Golden Tate's near-touchdown and Detroit's resulting loss were correctly called. That's the word from Alberto Riveron, NFL senior VP of officiating, who appeared on NFL Total Access on Tuesday.Falcons edge Lions after Tate TD was overturned
09/24/2017An apparent game-winning touchdown by Golden Tate was overturned in Detroit, allowing the Atlanta Falcons to sneak out of Ford Field with a 30-26 victory over the Lions.Jim Caldwell signs multi-year extension with Lions
09/23/2017Jim Caldwell is staying in Motown for the long haul. The Detroit Lions signed their head coach to a multi-year extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.Brady, Trufant among NFL Players of the Week
09/20/2017Tom Brady, Chris Jones, Desmond Trufant and J.J. Nelson are among the players who earned NFL Player of the Week honors Wednesday for their standout Week 2 performances.Marvin Jones: Lions' D made statement in victory
09/19/2017The Lions pounded Eli Manning en route to logging their second win of the season on Monday Night Football. After the game, receiver Marvin Jones praised his defense, saying they made a big statement.Stafford, Lions breeze past Eli, struggling Giants
09/18/2017Jamal Agnew's touchdown off an 88-yard punt return put the Detroit Lions (2-0) ahead for good in a 24-10 victory over the New York Giants (0-2) on Monday night in Week 2.What to watch for in Lions-Giants 'MNF' game
09/18/2017The Lions are looking to go 2-0. The Giants are out to prove their Week 1 loss to the Cowboys wasn't a true representation of who they are. What are we watching for Monday night when they duel?Injuries: Texans' Fiedorowicz (concussion) on IR
09/12/2017Week 1 is over, notw on to Week 2. Here are the injuries we're tracking around the league on Tuesday.Lions trade '15 first-round pick Tomlinson to 49ers
08/31/2017The Detroit Lions are trading offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson to the San Francisco 49ers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Network Mike Garafolo reported on Thursday.Stafford: 'Cousins option' wasn't on table with deal
08/29/2017During a Tuesday news conference, both the Lions and Matthew Stafford painted a picture of friendly contract negotiations before agreeing on a five-year, $135 million extension late Monday night.Lions, QB Stafford agree to $135 million extension
09/05/2017The Lions and Matthew Stafford have agreed to a five-year contract extension to make him the highest-paid player in the league, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.Injuries pummel key players during Friday's games
08/27/2017The main goal for every NFL player and coach is to exit the preseason without major injuries. On Friday night those prayers weren't answered, as the mercurial football gods struck down two key players.Caldwell feels 'good' Ansah returns for Week 1
08/23/2017It's nowhere near a guarantee, but Lions head coach Jim Caldwell at least sounds mildly positive about getting top pass rusher Ezekiel Ansah back for Week 1.Lions DE Hyder done for season with torn Achilles
08/14/2017The Lions' worst fears regarding defensive end Kerry Hyder have been confirmed. Hyder is done for the season with a torn Achilles, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday.What we learned from Sunday's preseason games
08/13/2017The Detroit Lions rolled over the injury-ravaged Colts, 24-10 in each team's respective preseason opener Sunday in Indianapolis. Conor Orr writes what we learned from Sunday's preseason games.Ochocinco thinks Lions WR Golladay will be special
08/05/2017Ex-receiver Chad Johnson visited Detroit Lions training camp as a guest on Friday. Normally, a former player hanging out with a team in August wouldn't peak our interest, but he had one interesting takeaway from his visit.Lions extend safety Quin through 2019 season
07/30/2017The Lions have made a member of their secondary a primary priority. The team announced Sunday that it has signed safety Glover Quin to a contract extension through the 2019 season.Lions president comments on Calvin Johnson rift
07/21/2017The Calvin Johnson reconciliation tour rolls on. Lions president Rod Wood doubled down this week on his hopes that the two sides can make up soon.
| Draft 2017 | more |
| Pick | Player |
| Rd 1, Pick 21 (21) | Davis, Jarrad LB |
| Rd 2, Pick 21 (53) | Tabor, Teez CB |
| Rd 3, Pick 32 (96) | Golladay, Kenny WR |
| Rd 4, Pick 18 (124) | Reeves-Maybin, Jalen LB |
| Rd 4, Pick 21 (127) | Roberts, Michael TE |
| Rd 5, Pick 21 (165) | Agnew, Jamal CB |
| Rd 6, Pick 21 (205) | Ledbetter, Jeremiah DE |
| Rd 6, Pick 32 (215) | Kaaya, Brad QB |
| Rd 7, Pick 32 (250) | O'Connor, Pat DE |
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| Mercedes-Benz Superdome - Wk 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 38 |
| New Orleans Saints | 17 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
| Schedule | more | ||
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 01 | @ Minnesota | 14-7 W |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 08 | Carolina | 24-27 L |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 15 | @ New Orleans | 38-52 L |
| 7 | Bye | ||
| 8 | Sun, Oct 29 | Pittsburgh | 8:30 PM ET |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 06 | @ Green Bay | 8:30 PM ET |
| Injuries | more |
| Player (Pos) | Injury |
| No Injuries Reported |
| Regular Season Leaders | more | |||
| Passing | Att | Cmp | Yds | TDs |
| Matthew Stafford | 225 | 136 | 1428 | 12 |
| Rushing | Car | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| Ameer Abdullah | 90 | 342 | 3.8 | 1 |
| Matthew Stafford | 12 | 57 | 4.8 | 0 |
| Receiving | Rec | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| Golden Tate | 36 | 363 | 10.1 | 2 |
| Marvin Jones | 20 | 280 | 14 | 3 |
| Theo Riddick | 23 | 180 | 7.8 | 1 |
| T.J. Jones | 13 | 173 | 13.3 | 0 |
| Transactions | more |
| Date | Transaction |
| 10/18 | Caraun Reid (DT) Waived, No Recall (waived, no recall). |
| 10/18 | George Johnson (DE) Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contracts (terminated, vested veteran, all contracts). |
| 10/18 | Bryce Harris (OT) Free Agent Signing (free agent signing). |
| 10/18 | Jacquies Smith (DE) Free Agent Signing (free agent signing). |
| NFC North | more | |||
| Team | W | L | T | Win % |
| Minnesota | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 |
| Green Bay | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 |
| Detroit | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 |
| Chicago | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 |
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Jim Caldwell
Regular Season: 56-46
Postseason: 2-4
Experience: 6
Career record: 58-50
The Detroit Lions hired Jim Caldwell to replace the fired Jim Schwartz as head coach.
Caldwell was previously head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2009-11, taking that team to Super Bowl XLIV after the 2009 season. Most recently he was the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator, a post he assumed late in the 2012 season, replacing the fired Cam Cameron. The Ravens went on to win the Super Bowl, with Caldwell -- who was Baltimore's QB coach before becoming OC --receiving a lot of credit for the outstanding play of quarterback Joe Flacco.
Caldwell became the Colts coach following the retirement of Tony Dungy on January 12, 2009. Caldwell had served with Indianapolis since 2002. He spent the first three seasons as quarterbacks coach before earning the expanded title of assistant head coach prior to the 2005 season.
Caldwell joined Indianapolis from Tampa Bay, where he served in the same capacity during the 2001 season. Caldwell has more than 20 years of collegiate experience. Caldwell spent 1993-2000 as head coach at Wake Forest. In 1999, Caldwell led the school to its first winning season and bowl game since 1992. Wake Forest defeated Arizona State, 23-3, in the Aloha Bowl. During Caldwell's tenure, Wake Forest ranked among the nation's Top 25 teams in passing offense on four different occasions, including 10th in the NCAA in 1995. That season, quarterback Rusty LaRue established seven NCAA passing records.
Caldwell served as an assistant coach at Southern Illinois (1978-80), Northwestern (1981), Colorado (1982-84), Louisville (1985) and Penn State (1986-92). Caldwell joined Penn State as wide receivers coach. He then coached quarterbacks the following season and added passing game coordinator responsibilities in 1988. At Penn State, Caldwell tutored quarterback Kerry Collins, who went on to win the Davey O'Brien Award as the nation's top college quarterback and the Maxwell Award as the nation's most outstanding player. Caldwell has coached in six bowl games and won a national championship with Penn State in 1986. In addition to serving on Joe Paterno's staff that won a national championship, Caldwell tutored under three other coaches who won collegiate titles (Rey Dempsey, Southern Illinois; Bill McCartney, Colorado; Howard Schnellenberger, Louisville).
Caldwell was a four-year starter as a defensive back at Iowa and worked as a graduate assistant for the Hawkeyes in 1977.
Caldwell was born on January 16, 1955 in Beloit, Wis. He and his wife, Cheryl, have four children: Jimmy, Jermaine, Jared and Natalie.
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Published: Oct. 15, 2017 at 05:48 p.m.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson intercepts New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on the goal line for a touchdown.
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Published: Oct. 15, 2017 at 05:47 p.m.
Detroit Lions quarterback Marvin Jones throws it up for wide receiver Marvin Jones who makes an incredible one-handed catch in the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown.
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Published: Oct. 15, 2017 at 05:45 p.m.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford connects with wide receiver Golden Tate who shakes multiple defenders on his way to the end zone, where he arrives with style.
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Published: Oct. 15, 2017 at 04:24 p.m.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford buys time in the pocket and finds wide receiver T.J. Jones for a 24-yard gain.
