Less than a week after failing his physical in New England and then being released by the Lions, Roberts is headed to an NFC North rival in Green Bay.

The Detroit Lions waived tight end Michael Roberts after their trade with the New England Patriots was voided. Roberts played two seasons in Detroit and compiled 146 yards receiving.

The Detroit Lions are trading tight end Michael Roberts to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 2020 conditional seventh-round pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

The Lions announced Thursday that they signed first-round tight end T.J. Hockenson to his rookie contract, along with second-round linebacker Jahlani Tavai and fifth-round cornerback Amani Oruwariye.

On Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin did not rule out running back James Conner (ankle), who missed Pittsburgh's loss to Oakland. The Steelers play the Patriots this Sunday.

The Buccaneers will be without WR DeSean Jackson for their NFC South home game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. That, and more injury updates around the NFL ahead of Week 13.

Detroit Lions RB LeGarrette Blount came to the defense of Matthew Stafford after the QB received heat from detractors following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday.

Just a week after trading their top pass catcher, the Lions may be thin at wide receiver for their home game against the Panthers on Sunday with Marvin Jones Jr. not practicing through Thursday.

Coming off a bye and with a favorable matchup ahead, David Johnson is poised for big things. Marcas Grant breaks it all down in this week's fantasy matchups column.

Which under-the-radar NFL players can take your fantasy team to the next level? Let Adam Rank be your guide. He reveals 11 sleepers to boost your fantasy football team in Week 9.

Elliot Harrison takes the league's temperature with his Week 3 NFL Power Rankings. How high did Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Buccaneers climb? How far did the Patriots tumble? And who's the new No. 1?

The first full week of the preseason is upon us and Marcas Grant has a few things to keep an eye on in each game, including the anticipated debut of Sam Darnold

Have the Green Bay Packers provided Aaron Rodgers with the supporting cast to jump back into the Super Bowl mix? Gregg Rosenthal examines the rosters of each team in the NFC North.

The Indianapolis Colts are giving Christine Michael another chance. The team re-signed the running back on Wednesday after he spent the entire 2017 season on injured reserve.

How did the Bears' aggressive play for Mitchell Trubisky pay off? Will Matt Patricia benefit from Detroit's Class of 2017? Jeremy Bergman provides rookie grades -- and offseason game plans -- for each NFC North team.

The New York Giants' struggles on the offensive line took center stage in Monday night's loss to the Detroit Lions. Nick Shook takes a close look at what went wrong.

Every season, a few tight ends rise from the late draft rounds to become league-winners. Matt Franciscovich identifies some of 2017's top fantasy football values like Cameron Brate and Eric Ebron.

The New England Patriots acquire tight end Michael Roberts via trade with the Detroit Lions.

The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew lists eight crazy starts for Week 13.

NFL Network's Adam Rank and Marcas Grant discuss if different players across the league will board the "Hype Train".

Check out highlights from the Week 7 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins.

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford connects with tight end Michael Roberts for a 29-yard catch.

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford finds tight end Michael Roberts for a 15-yard touchdown catch.

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts catches for a 15-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.