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    • May. 20, 2013

    Calvin Johnson set high goals for himself, Lions -- with or without broken fingers

    Calvin Johnson looked down at the fingers on his left hand, none of them seemingly going in the same direction, and shook his head. "Yeah, I had a couple of things here and there," he said.

    • May. 20, 2013
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    Las Vegas Hilton puts Lions’ over-under win total at 7.5

    The Las Vegas Hilton has released its over-under win totals for the 2013 NFL season and the Lions are at a mediocre 7.5. The Broncos, Patriots and Niners share the top spot at 11.5, and the Jaguars bring up the rear at 5.

    • May. 20, 2013
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    Lions OTAs should begin to answer looming questions

    Defensive ends vs. offensive tackles. There has been an almost complete changeover at these positions. Gone are O-line mainstays Jeff Backus and Gosder Cherilus. Gone on the defensive side are Cliff Avril, Kyle Vanden Bosch and Lawrence Jackson.

  1. Ex-MAC rivals Cody Wilson, Alex Carder find common ground in bid to make Lions

    The ball floated into Wilson’s hands like it was dropped from heaven. The play melted away a bitter rivalry between Western Michigan and Central Michigan because the ball was delivered by Alex Carder, who spent the last five seasons trying to beat Central.

    • May. 20, 2013
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    Ex-NFL receiver Chad Johnson arrested for probation violation

    Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.

    • May. 17, 2013
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    RB Reggie Bush: Learning Lions’ offense ‘has been pretty easy’

    Lions running back Reggie Bush was a guest on NFL Network's “NFL AM” program Friday. Here are some of the highlights, starting with his role in the Lions' offense.

    • May. 17, 2013
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    Charles Woodson ‘open’ to playing for Lions, if money’s right

    Former Michigan standout Charles Woodson, a Heisman Trophy winner and eight-time NFL Pro Bowl player, said he would consider playing for the Detroit Lions. But a lot of things would have to fall into place, like the right financial figures.

    • May. 17, 2013
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    Browns agree to terms with former Michigan State QB Brian Hoyer

    Hoyer, cut earlier this week by the Cardinals, is expected to compete for a backup job behind either Brandon Weeden or Jason Campbell. The Browns also have third-stringer Thaddeus Lewis on their roster.

    • May. 16, 2013
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    Report: Titus Young’s ex-girlfriend granted restraining order

    Titus Young’s ex-girlfriend has been granted a temporary restraining order against the former Lions receiver, according to a report.

    • May. 16, 2013
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    Packers’ famous fans featured in TBS reality show ‘Cheeseheads’

    Move over "Hard Knocks," here come the "Cheeseheads." A new reality show by cable channel TBS is in the works and it features the Green Bay Packers’ fantastic fans.

    • May. 15, 2013
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    Returner Josh Cribbs signs with Raiders, leaving Lions position still open

    The jobs of punt and kickoff returner will remain wide open as the Lions begin organized team activities next week. Cribbs, who visited the Lions on Monday, signed a one-year deal with Oakland on Wednesday.

    • May. 15, 2013
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    Analyst ranks Lions’ offensive line No. 26 in NFL

    Evan Silva anticipates that the Lions will start Riley Reiff at left tackle, Rob Sims at left guard, Dominic Raiola at center, third-round draft pick Larry Warford at right guard and Jason Fox at right tackle.

  2. Check out the replay of Chris McCosky's Lions chat

    Chris McCosky answered your Lions questions and comments in a live chat today at noon. See what he and readers had to say about the team heading into OTAs.

    • May. 14, 2013
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    Father says ex-Lion Titus Young has brain disorder, needs help

    Titus Young was in good spirits last Friday morning when he was with his father at a coffee shop. But later that day, when Young told his parents he was going to his car to grab his phone, the former Lions wide receiver drove off without a word.

    • May. 14, 2013
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    Ex-Lion Titus Young stole from convenience store on May 4, police allege

    Around 9 p.m. on May 4, Young allegedly stole several items from a Chevron convenience store in Laguna Hills, Calif., according to the Orange County District ...

    • May. 14, 2013
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    Lions sign former WMU defensive end Freddie Bishop

    Bishop (6-foot-3, 257 pounds) participated in the Packers rookie minicamp. In the previous two seasons for the Broncos, he amassed 23.5 tackles for loss and 9. ...

    • May. 14, 2013
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    Lions prospect Austin Holtz can handle adversity

    Holtz is a probation officer during the offseason — he’s an aspiring offensive tackle during the season. And last summer, a kid standing maybe 5-foot-10 and ...

    • May. 14, 2013
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    Former Saints, Chargers RB Chuck Muncie dead at 60

    The New Orleans Saints say Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60. Muncie was the Saints’ first-round ...

    • May. 13, 2013
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    Return man Josh Cribbs visits Lions, leaves without signing

    Cribbs told the Lions' website, "I feel like (Detroit) is one of those teams that's just missing a piece. I want to be on a team that's missing me; that's one ...

    • May. 13, 2013
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    Patrick Edwards latches on to second chance with Lions

    Lions wide receivers Nate Burleson, Ryan Broyles and Titus Young all ended the 2012 season on injured reserve, and the team desperately needed someone to step ...

    • May. 13, 2013
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    Lions tight ends Michael Williams, Joseph Fauria stand out at mini-camp

    Jim Schwartz was probably the wrong guy to ask about whether the Lions’ tight end position was in the early stages of a transition — though it clearly seems to ...

    • May. 13, 2013
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    Report: Owner of house Titus Young broke into grabbed gun

    Young may be lucky to be in jail. According to a report by a Los Angeles television station, a resident of the home Young broke into Friday grabbed a gun in ...

    • May. 13, 2013
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    Lions sign CMU OL Darren Keyton to training camp roster

    Keyton, a Traverse City native who played at Central Michigan, was among the 21 tryout players at the team's rookie mini-camp last weekend.

    • May. 12, 2013
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    Former Lions receiver Titus Young arrested for third time in a week

    Young was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Friday in San Clemente, Calif. after police say he broke into a home on the 3700 block of Calle Casino, according to Lt. ...

    • May. 12, 2013
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    Lions rookie Ziggy Ansah shows improvement

    Some quick impressions from the Lions three-day rookie orientation that concluded Sunday, including on defensive end Ziggy Ansah. The fifth overall pick in the ...

    • May. 12, 2013
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    Steelers Hall of Famer Jack Butler dies at 85

    Pittsburgh — Jack Butler, who helped revolutionize the way cornerbacks played in the NFL during his Hall of Fame career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ...

  3. Lions players, Metro Detroit kids meet up for kickball

    Hosted by defensive tackle Nick Fairley on Belle Isle, the tournament brought together youngsters from all across the area for a series of games and a chance ...

    • May. 11, 2013
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    Lions’ ‘Kickalicious’ gets acquainted with American football

    Between training with former NFL kicker Michael Husted and workouts with the Jets, Browns and Lions, Rugland had never worn a helmet before Friday. After two ...

    • May. 11, 2013
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    Lions’ Darius Slay spends Saturday session listening, learning

    Slay did some light running with the rest of the players during warm-ups, but he was reluctant to discuss his injury or when he might return. He didn’t say ...

    • May. 11, 2013
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    Lions third-round pick Larry Warford leaves practice in pain

    The offensive lineman on Saturday walked off the field with the trainer holding his left arm and, though he didn’t finish the practice, he was back on the ...


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    On broken fingers

    Chris McCosky Here was the exchange between the media and Calvin Johnson earlier today regarding him playing with injured fingers last season: Q: Can you explain what happened with your fingers last...

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