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Ben Johnson simply couldn't pass on chance to coach Bears and help Caleb Williams develop
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Ben Johnson saw a “loaded” roster with a potential franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams and couldn't pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears. His first head coaching job is a big one. “I’ve always admired what this...
Lions wanted more in playoffs and ended up with less, falling short of last year's run
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions came up with a marketing slogan for the playoffs. “We want more.” Those three words were put on a bus that toured the state, visiting fans from the Motor City to the tip of the lower peninsula. They were also printed on blue on...
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
DETROIT (AP) — Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions, dazzling performances that helped Washington...
Lions winning in ways they haven't in Super Bowl era after franchise finally found the right leaders
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Sheila Ford Hamp stepped up to support general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell when the Detroit Lions were 4-18-1 under their leadership. Back then, there were doubts that Detroit got it right. In Hamp's first year as team owner,...
Lions celebrate regular-season milestones, rest up for the NFC playoffs
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions and their ear-ringing fans celebrated a feat that the franchise pulled off for the first time. Fireworks went off and streamers came down from the rafters while fog machines filled the air with a haze as Lions players and coaches hugged on the Ford...
