Prosecutors in Michigan announced that they will not file charges following a deadly shooting at a popular tailgating site after theDetroit Lions game on Sunday, adding that the shooter was acting in self-defense. Jalen Welch, 25, and Rayshawn Palmer, 40, were fatally injured on Sunday afternoon after the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said a “physical altercation” involving several men had …
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Lions' Dan Campbell to sell $4.5 million home due to security concerns: 'People figured out where we lived'
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is selling his suburban Detroit home for more privacy. Campbell and his wife Holly listed the 7,800-square-foot house in Bloomfield for $4.5 million this week. “There’s plenty of space. It’s on two acres. The home is beautiful,” Campbell told Crain’s Detroit Business. “It’s just that people figured out where we lived when we lost.” …
Read More »Baker Mayfield's rushing touchdown helps lift Bucs to narrow victory over Lions
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up a morsel of revenge on the Detroit Lions on Sunday as they were able to close out a 20-16 win and move to 2-0 to begin the 2024 season. Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers on a six-play, 70-yard drive and capped it off with a go-ahead 11-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. The …
Read More »NFL legend Joe Schmidt, who helped Lions to 2 championships, dead at 92
Joe Schmidt, a Hall of Fame linebacker who helped the Detroit Lions to two NFL Championships in the 1950s and later coached the team, has died. He was 92. The Lions said the family informed the team Schmidt died on Wednesday but did not release the cause of death. “We are saddened to hear of the passing of Joe Schmidt. …
Read More »Ex-NFL tight end arrested after allegedly breaking glass at 7-Eleven
Former NFL tight end Brandon Pettigrew was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly breaking a glass door at a Dallas 7-Eleven. Video obtained by TMZ Sports appeared to show the ex-Detroit Lions player getting aggressive inside the store at around 2 a.m. The video allegedly shows Pettigrew exchanging words with several others before punching the glass door at the entrance, breaking …
Read More »Lions' Ben Johnson details decision to pass on head coaching opportunities: 'I love where I'm at'
Ben Johnson was one of the most sought-after candidates this past coaching cycle. Johnson had at least one interview with the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders, the NFL Network reported in January. But he withdrew his name from consideration to remain in Detroit. Johnson spent the past two seasons as the Lions’ offensive coordinator. The 38-year-old assistant coach was the …
Read More »Lions' Jared Goff agrees to massive 4-year extension to remain franchise QB for years to come
Detroit Lions fans were chanting Jared Goff’s name during the 2024 NFL Draft, as they knew he was the next player who needs a contract extension this offseason. Well, that extension was reportedly agreed upon Monday, according to multiple reports. The Lions are signing Goff to a $212 million extension over the next four seasons, with $170 million of it …
Read More »Lions rookie underscores competitive fire while talking about mom: 'I would jam her into the dirt'
Detroit Lions draft pick Terrion Arnold spoke about his mother on Saturday during the second day of rookie minicamp and underscored how she lit the competitive fire in him. He said Tamala Arnold and him would continually go back-and-forth against each other when he was younger and that the nature of the competitiveness would get intense at times. CLICK HERE …
Read More »Lions rookie says he chose No. 0 because 'ain't nobody like me'
Detroit Lions rookie Terrion Arnold is already making quite an impression, even with just one professional practice under his belt. The Lions selected the Alabama cornerback with the 24th overall pick of the NFL Draft a couple weeks ago, and they started rookie minicamp Friday. Arnold already may be the most confident player on the roster. CLICK HERE FOR MORE …
Read More »Lions rookie Ennis Rakestraw Jr makes good on childhood promise to grade school teacher
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. was born in Texas and grew up just outside of Dallas. He then rose to stardom during his standout run as a defensive back for the Missouri Tigers. Last month, the Detroit Lions selected him in the second round of the NFL Draft. When Rakestraw received the phone call from the Lions, not only did it turn …
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