CJ Gardner-Johnson's agency explains why former Eagles DB signed one-year deal with Lions

The former Eagles defensive back got only a one-year, prove-it deal in an offseason where many thought he would be among the top free agent defenders available.

Micah Parsons mocks Amon-Ra St. Brown's pitch to Jalen Ramsey

We've reached the point in the NFL offseason where players are preempting the league's legal tampering period, which is about three weeks away.

Did Calvin Johnson play basketball? Why former Lions WR is playing in NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

Calvin Johnson had a storied athletic career in the state of Georgia, but it was largely from his performance in football and baseball.

Dan Campbell frustrated that Lions are watching the playoffs after a 9-8 season

The hyper-competitive Detroit coach was diplomatic, but his frustration was evident.

Officiating in Seahawks-Rams game under fire

The Seahawks' playoff berth came after a controversial Week 18 game vs. the Rams.

Seahawks fans donate to charities affiliated with Lions after Detroit win puts Seattle in playoffs

Seahawks fans wanted to show their appreciation after the Lions beat the Packers to get Seattle into the playoffs. So they followed in the footsteps of Bills fans by donating to charity.

Packers' Rasul Douglas apologizes for bizarre penalty that led to Lions field goal

The penalty gave the Lions a much easier field goal attempt and allowed them to cut the Packers' lead to three points before halftime.

Why Aaron Rodgers didn't swap jerseys with Jameson Williams after Packers loss

Rodgers' decision to keep his jersey led many to speculate that the 39-year-old quarterback could be heading toward retirement.

Seahawks players, fans celebrate after Lions beat Packers to send Seattle into playoffs

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I'm sure Seattle fans would agree, especially after watching the Lions beat the Packers to send their beloved Seahawks to the playoffs.

Aaron Rodgers says he needs some time to make a decision about 2023

The Green Bay star will now embark on his annual internal debate over what to do in the coming season.

Aaron Rodgers, Packers miss playoffs after stunning loss to Lions

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as Detroit and Green Bay clashed on "Sunday Night Football."

Lions' Jamaal Williams dedicates game ball to great-grandfather after Detroit wins in Green Bay

Williams said his great-grandfather had died, and he wanted to dedicate his franchise record-setting night to him.

How the Lions denied the Packers a playoff berth in Week 18 at Lambeau

The Packers were expected to beat the Lions at Lambeau Field, but Detroit had other ideas even after being eliminated from postseason contention earlier in the day.

Lions' Jamaal Williams references Naruto in viral 'Swagg Kazekage' intro

Jamaal Williams is a big anime fan, and he let that shine through on "Sunday Night Football."

Seahawks' Quandre Diggs asks Lions for a favor, then eliminates them from playoffs with timely INT

The Seahawks will get into the playoffs if the Lions beat the Packers on "Sunday Night Football" thanks to their Week 18 win over the Rams and head-to-head victory over Detroit.

Jared Goff's home-road splits won't be primary concern for Lions vs. Packers

Jared Goff and Detroit have a lot of work to do to win at Green Bay.

Breaking down how the Lions can make the NFL playoffs

How can the Lions make the NFC playoffs in Week 18 and what are the team's rough chances of earning a wild-card spot? Here's the simple breakdown.

A look at the Lions' struggles at Lambeau Field ahead of Week 18 showdown vs. Packers

Lambeau Field has not been kind to the Lions, but they'll be looking to change that in a pivotal matchup at Green Bay on Sunday night.

Breaking down the Lions' playoff chances

Here's an updated look at the Lions' NFC wild-card chances as they improved to 8-8 with Sunday's Week 17 home rout of the Bears.

Breaking down the Lions' playoff chances

Here's an updated look at the Packers' NFC wild-card chances as they dropped to 7-8 after their Week 16 road loss to the Panthers.

Lions playoff chances: Detroit set up to sneak into playoffs

Here's breaking down whether the Lions, with a 7-7 record after beating the Jets in Week 15, still have a good shot at making the NFC playoffs as wild-card team.

Lions playoff chances

Here's breaking down whether the Lions, with a 6-7 record after beating the Vikings in Week 14, still have a good shot at making the NFC playoffs as wild-card team..

Dan Campbell was just as surprised as everyone else about Lions' pass to Penei Sewell

Dan Campbell's gutty play calls pay off in a big way in Lions' win over Vikings

The Lions notched a major win over the Vikings on Sunday. After the game, Detroit coach Dan Campbell earned his fair share of praise for his aggressiveness.

Jameson Williams' first NFL catch goes for touchdown

The rookie wide receiver got the first catch of his NFL career, and what a catch it was.

Why Rams' brutal Super Bowl hangover could gift Lions a top five pick

The Lions could benefit from the Rams' misery this season.

Lions schedule 2022: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

Detroit enters Dan Campbell's second season. Will the Lions double their win total from 2021?

Do the resurgent Lions have a path to the playoffs?

The Lions have played their way into the playoff conversation over the last month-plus.

Josh Allen says he's 'got to go be that guy' as he plays hurt for Bills vs. Lions

Allen delivered a clutch late drive to give Buffalo a Thanksgiving Day win over the Lions.

Lions' Dan Campbell explains late-game clock management in loss to Bills

Campbell said that his goal was to leave the Bills with no time remaining when the Lions scored.

CBS's Jim Nantz hits Lions kicker Michael Badgley with the ultimate announcer's jinx

The miss proved costly in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day defeat.

NFL fans at Ford Field had trouble seeing Bebe Rexha's strange Thanksgiving halftime show

Bebe Rexha's halftime performance was strong, but its setup was criticized by fans on hand at Ford Field.

Lions' playoff chances, explained

The Lions are still alive and well in the NFC wild-card race after winning three consecutive games to improve to 4-6 going into Week 12. Here's exploring whether Detroit can still become a surprise playoff team in 2022.

Why Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was named for Egyptian god

Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown's namesake is exactly what it sounds like.

Meet Aidan Hutchinson's talented family

Lions rookie Aidan Hutchinson nearly won the Heisman Trophy at Michigan. He's one of many high achievers in his family.

Where is Aidan Hutchinson from? Hometown, college & more to know

Who is performing during Thanksgiving halftime shows?

The spectacle of the NFL's Thanksgiving schedule has included some unique halftime shows over the years. Who's set to perform this year?

When can Jameson Williams return for Lions?

The Lions took Williams with the No. 12 overall pick, but he hasn't played as he's recovering from a knee injury. That could change quickly.

Twitter clowns Lions over Ford Field carnival displaced by Browns vs. Bills game

The Lions and Browns jokes wrote themselves with a carnival inside Ford Field.

What to know about Vikings' move to acquire T.J. Hockenson from Lions

The surprise intradivisional swap was the first trade of NFL trade deadline day in 2022.

T.J. Hockenson trade grades: Vikings win now, Lions win later with 2022 NFL deadline surprise

Minnesota and Detroit pull off the rare interdivision deal with two NFC North teams helping each other out in the right ways before the 2022 NFL trade deadline.

Amon-Ra St. Brown ruled out with concussion in Lions vs. Cowboys

Here are the latest updates on Amon-Ra St. Brown's status after taking a blow to the head late in the first quarter of Detroit's Week 7 clash with Dallas.

Lions' Saivion Smith has 'no issues' with his neck despite being taken off the field in ambulance vs. Patriots

A relative came out of the stands and joined Smith in the ambulance.

Lions set NFL for fourth-down failure in shutout loss to Patriots

Dan Campbell is known for his aggressiveness, but his Lions may have been overzealous Sunday

Geno Smith leads Seahawks' offense to huge output vs. Lions, by the numbers

Smith showed just how electric he can be with an explosive performance against the Lions.

Lions continue decade-long battle vs. NFL officials with down replay vs. Seahawks

The Detroit Lions remain one of the most unfortunate teams in sports.

Is Jamaal Williams the new Hingle McCringleberry?

Conspicuously absent from Sunday's game was D'Jasper Probincrux III.

Dalvin Cook injury update: Vikings running back day-to-day with shoulder injury

Cook was injured running into Ezra Cleveland during the third quarter against the Lions.

Amon-Ra St. Brown's historic receiving streak, by the numbers

St. Brown has been as consistent as they come. He continued his impressive run in Detroit's win over Washington in Week 2.

Lions favored in a game for first time since 2020

Detroit has not been favored to win an NFL game since 2020.

St. Brown brothers score within moments of each other

Lions and Bears and touchdowns, oh my.

Amon-Ra St. Brown reacts to 'Remember the Titans'-themed message from fantasy football owner

Some may have thought the message was strange, but it is in fact a quote from "Remember the Titans."

How to watch HBO's 'Hard Knocks' featuring the Lions

Everything you need to know about the 2022 "Hard Knocks" documentary featuring the Lions.

What time does Hard Knocks Episode 5 air today?

Here's all the information you need to watch the fifth and final episode of Hard Knocks.

How to watch Episode 3 of Hard Knocks featuring the Lions

A cult figure is in the making in "Hard Knocks" — as is usually the case.

Breaking down the Lions' WR depth chart

The Lions have a decent room of wideouts, which should be better than the revolving door they had in 2022.

'Hard Knocks' comes to Twitter courtesy of Lions' Jamaal Williams, Colts' Zaire Franklin

Jamaal Williams has been one of the most enthusiastic Lions this training camp, and he brought that enthusiasm against Zaire Franklin in a joint practice.

How to watch Episode 2 of 'Hard Knocks' featuring the Lions

The Sporting News has everything you need to tune into the second episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks" series.

5 reasons to be optimistic about 2022 Lions, the NFL's most popular underdog pick

The Detroit Lions have become bettors' best friends heading into the 2022 season. But why should people be so high on a 3-13-1 team?

Lions rookie Jameson Williams switches to No. 9 jersey after getting Matthew Stafford's blessing

It appeared the first-round pick would wear No. 18, but he had a change of heart.

Aidan Hutchinson gets entire Lions team to sing 'Billie Jean'

The rookie defensive lineman is making all the right moves to start his Lions career.

How to watch Episode 1 of Hard Knocks featuring the Lions

Here's all the information you need to watch the first episode of Hard Knocks, featuring the Lions.

Lions' Jamaal Williams' impassioned huddle breakdown illustrates why Detroit preseason hype is justified

Jamaal Williams gave an epic breakdown in a preview for 'Hard Knocks'

When does 'Hard Knocks' start in 2022 for Lions?

The Lions are a preseason darling this year, and NFL fans will get a heavy dose of them in this year's "Hard Knocks."

Calvin Johnson says he'll mentor Lions first-round pick Jameson Williams after feud with team

Calvin Johnson looks like he's getting back into the Detroit family, albeit slowly.

Dan Campbell explains why 'it's awesome' the Lions don't have a primetime game in 2022

The Lions aren't playing a prime-time game in 2022, but Dan Campbell isn't letting that bother him.

Why Lions' Dan Campbell is picking up steam as the NFL's preseason Coach of the Year candidate

Dan Campbell is becoming gamblers' best friend as the Lions coach draws in bets for Coach of the Year.

Why the NFL reportedly got 'mad' at the Lions during Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft

The Lions didn't waste any time making their selection in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Apparently, that drew the ire of the NFL.

Lions draft picks 2022: Who did Detroit take? Full list of NFL Draft selections

The Detroit Lions have a lot of work to do in the draft, but they have quite a bit of capital to work with.

Lions draft picks: Ranking 5 best combinations for Detroit's two Round 1 selections

The Lions will have the No. 2 and No. 32 pick due to the Rams' Super Bowl-winning season. Who will they select?