Jake Long helped Michigan LT Taylor Lewan decide to stay for fifth year

Lewan was mulling whether he should go to the NFL or return to the Wolverines to lead an offensive line that will have three new starters. Lewan called Long, who decided to return for a fifth year.

Lions rookie Devin Taylor wants to shine, not showboat

Taylor takes a knee on the sidelines, admiring brightly colored wrist bands that drape both arms. The 40 wrist bands are messages or causes for people and organizations Taylor cares about.

Ex-Lions RB Barry Sanders back in Detroit after escaping harm in tornado

Sanders was back in Metro Detroit after being in Oklahoma City for Monday’s deadly storms. A massive tornado touched down in the suburb of Moore, killing two dozen people and injuring 200.

San Francisco to host Super Bowl in 2016; Houston will host in 2017

The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area. NFL owners voted Tuesday for the 49ers’ new stadium as host of the 2016 game. That facility in Santa Clara, Calif., is due to open for the 2014 season.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Raiders plan warm welcome for ex-Wolverine Charles Woodson

Former Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson will receive quite a greeting from Oakland Raiders fans when he makes a free-agent visit to the team’s facilities on Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.