Latest Detroit Lions News
Lions are not looking for a starter in the NFL draft for a change, coming off successful season
DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a successful season and have appeared to address every need with seemingly sound moves. Detroit has the No. 29 pick overall and if it doesn't make a move to pick sooner, it will mark the...
T.J. Hockenson is recovering from an ACL repair and hoping the NFL outlaws the low hit that hurt him
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — For as smooth as the rehabilitation process has been for T.J. Hockenson since he tore the ACL in his right knee, the Minnesota Vikings tight end is not even halfway done with it. Hockenson's seventh year in the NFL will undoubtedly be his most difficult, with no...
Lions match 49ers' 3-year, $12M offer to retain restricted free agent Brock Wright, AP source says
The Detroit Lions retained tight end Brock Wright, preventing the San Francisco 49ers from signing the restricted free agent. Detroit decided to match the 49ers' $12 million, three-year offer to Wright, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The...
Former Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton turns himself in after weeks of evading law enforcement
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cameron Sutton has turned himself in, ending a weekslong search for the former NFL defensive back who was wanted on a domestic violence warrant. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced the 29-year-old Sutton arrived at a jail in Tampa, Florida, on...
The Denver Broncos are signing former Lions receiver Josh Reynolds to a 2-year deal, AP source says
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year, $14 million free agent contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke anonymously to divulge the deal,...
Lions President says DB Cameron Sutton was at team building when news of warrant surfaced
DETROIT (AP) — Cameron Sutton was in the Detroit Lions' Allen Park training facility when the team learned of a domestic violence warrant issued for the defensive back in Florida. Lions President Rod Wood told WJBK-TV Fox 2 on Monday that team staffers spoke to the 29-year-old...
NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in...
Lions release Cameron Sutton as search for defensive back continues on domestic violence warrant
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions released Cameron Sutton on Thursday as authorities continue to search for the defensive back to serve a domestic violence warrant in Florida. The team announced the move on the X social media platform without offering any other details. ...
Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida, where authorities on Wednesday asked for tips to help find him. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, which includes Tampa, said on the X social media platform...
Lions and Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler agree on 1-year deal, AP source says
The Detroit Lions and Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. Detroit...
