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 fans.

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.

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.

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 to his car to grab his phone, the former Lions wide receiver drove off without a word.

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 Attorney's Office.

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 9.5 sacks.

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 weighing 160 pounds stood in front of Holtz and spit into his face.

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 pick, third overall, out of California in 1976.

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 piece of the puzzle to be great."

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.

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. ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Free agents Steven Miller, Blake Clingan look to impress Lions

Imagine being invited to an audition and finding out when you got there that some of the people you are competing against were given a priority invitation. ...

Lions draft pick Larry Warford may shed 'Big' from his nickname

Thanks to offseason training with former All-Pro NFL guard LeCharles Bentley and a new diet, Warford has reduced his body fat from 28 percent to 24 percent. ...

Lions see best, worst of Ziggy Ansah in rookie camp's Day 1

It was a hectic but productive day for Ansah, the defensive end from BYU. It started with him signing a four-year contract with the Lions worth nearly $18.6 ...

Lions pick Darius Slay not missing much by sitting out minicamp, Jim Schwartz says

Schwartz was asked what second-round pick Darius Slay was missing by not participating in a three-day rookie minicamp that began Friday. "Hardly anything," he ...