Patriots owner Kraft offered plea deal in prostitution case

Florida prosecutors offered a plea deal to Robert Kraft, who is charged for paying for illicit sex at a massage parlor

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Signings prove Matt Patricia isn’t scaring players away from Lions

There was a theme to the Detroit Lions' first wave of free-agency signings this week, a thread that could be traced all the way to Foxborough.

New Lions tight end Jesse James says his ‘ceiling hasn’t been reached yet’

James was 20 years old when he was drafted by the Steelers, and averaged 37 catches and 378 yards the past three seasons.

Lions re-sign cornerback Marcus Cooper to one-year deal

Cooper was claimed off waivers by the Lions last November, after he was released by the Chicago Bears.

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Joining familiar faces in Lions secondary brings Coleman back to his roots

Forget about the talk Detroit is now New England West. The more appropriate description might be Brunswick North.

Browns RB Kareem Hunt suspended eight games for ‘altercations’

The NFL suspended Browns running back Kareem Hunt for eight games after a video showed him kicking a woman and his involvement in a fight at a resort.

Lions add safety Andrew Adams, make Oday Aboushi signing official

Playing a little more than 35 percent of the team's defensive snaps, Andrew Adams recorded nine passes defensed and four interceptions for Tampa Bay.

Former Lions WR Golden Tate lands big deal with Giants

The former Lions receiver scored a big payday on the open market, agreeing to a four-year, $37.5 million deal with the New York Giants

Graham Glasgow nets Lions’ biggest performance bonus

The annual bonuses are part of a collectively bargained program that compensates all players based upon their playing time and salary levels.

Lions Lowdown: Talking free agency

Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski discuss the Lions' free agency additions and look ahead to how that might impact the team's draft.

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Trey Flowers ‘excited’ to be with Lions

New Lions pass rusher Trey Flowers talks about the opportunity to play in Detroit.

Thursday’s NFL: Browns GM tries to ease expectations

It’s only mid-March and Cleveland’s in a full-blown football frenzy. Expectations for the upcoming season, which were already enormous before the team traded for Beckham, have spun out of control.

Rogers: Analyzing Lions’ free-agency moves and remaining needs

Allow me to share some observations on each of the deals the Lions have made before laying out the remaining needs.

Report: Lions adding O-line depth with Aboushi

Aboushi, a fifth-round pick out of Virginia in 2013, has bounced around the league, playing for five teams in seven seasons.

Wednesday’s NFL: Le’Veon Bell ‘back in the green,’ headed to Jets

Le’Veon Bell sat out a full season while considering where he’d make his next playmaking moves.

Lions bringing back running back Zach Zenner

Zenner is coming off his most effective season, averaging 4.8 yards per carry after returning from two broken bones in his back.

Odell Beckham Jr. traded to Browns in blockbuster deal; Giants get Jabrill Peppers, picks

Odell Beckham Jr. is about to run a deep route out of New Jersey – straight to Cleveland.

Trey Flowers’ deal with Lions for 5 years, worth $90 million

The Lions also reportedly awarded Jesse James with a four-year, $25 million deal that includes $11 million guaranteed.

NFL agent poll: Detroit not a desirable destination

Detroit, along with other Rust Belt cities, dominated the league of places players least want to play, according to the agents.

Wojo: Lions make big, bold splash, and it was needed

As far as offseason deals go, this is arguably the biggest free-agent haul in Lions history.

NFL analysts: Lions’ moves generally bring solid grades

The Lions appear to have gotten plenty of quality to go with their reported quantity Monday.

Trey Flowers gives Lions highly needed pass rusher

Despite modest sack numbers, peaking at 7.5 last season, Flowers generates steady pocket pressure, something the Lions struggled to do last season.

Lions reportedly agree to deal with tight end Jesse James

James, 24, was arguably the best combo tight end on the market. A good blocker, he averaged 37 catches over the past three seasons.

Report: Lions closing in on agreement with CB Justin Coleman

Coleman, listed at 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, appeared in 16 games for the Seahawks in 2018, staring five contests as the team's primary nickel corner.

Amendola ‘ready to get going,’ signs as Lions’ new slot receiver

A 10-year veteran, Amendola caught 59 passes for 575 yards and a touchdown last season in Miami.

Monday’s NFL: Foles headed to Jacksonville, Collins bolting to Washington

Foles brings a Super Bowl pedigree to quarterbacking the Jaguars

Lions release linebacker Trevor Bates

Bates was arraigned on five charges stemming from a January incident where he allegedly struck a police officer in New York City.

Meet defensive end Trey Flowers

Lions have plenty to spend as free agency gets underway

The Lions are approximately $40 million under the cap with free agents available to begin signing new deals on Wednesday.

Reports: Lions releasing CB Nevin Lawson prior to start of free agency

Releasing Lawson before the start of the league year helps Lions avoid paying a $1.125 roster bonus and clears more than $4 million in cap space.

Raiders acquire star receiver Antonio Brown from Steelers

The Oakland Raiders agreed on a deal Saturday night to acquire prolific but disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers and will give him the lucrative new contract he wanted.

Lions cut guard T.J. Lang, gain $9 million in salary cap space

The move frees up nearly $9 million in cap space, but leaves a massive vacancy in Detroit's starting offensive line.

Detroit Lions free agency preview: Defense

This is the second in a two-part series assessing the Detroit Lions' position-by-position situation heading into free agency.

Detroit Lions free agency preview: Offense

This is the first in a two-part series assessing the Detroit Lions' position-by-position situation heading into free agency, focusing on offense.

Friday’s NFL: Browns land DE Vernon in deal with Giants

Looking for a pass rusher to bookend with Pro Bowler Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire defensive end Olivier Vernon from the New York Giants in exchange for guard Kevin Zeitler.

Report: Lions plan to meet with free-agent TE Dwayne Allen

After three seasons with at least 29 catches with the Colts, Allen primarily served as a run blocker with New England.

Lions tender exclusive-rights free agent Charles Washington

Washington, an undrafted free agent signing in 2016, has appeared in 29 games the past two seasons, primarily on special teams.

Lions land ex-UM star Rashan Gary in McShay’s post-combine mock draft

In a re-calibrated projection following the combine, the Lions land Gary, the athletic, 277-pound defensive lineman.

Ziggy Ansah only Lions player to make ESPN’s top 100 free agents

Just one player who spent the entire 2018 season with the Detroit Lions – defensive end Ziggy Ansah – made ESPN’s list of the top 100 free agents for 2019.

‘I learned so much’: Forgiveness buoys former MSU linebacker Jon Reschke

After taking a year off for using racially charged invectives when talking about a former teammate, the linebacker has grown up and moved on.

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