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Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased
Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury. Josh Allen has a banged-up shoulder. Geno Smith is dealing with a knee issue. Those are just the quarterbacks who got hurt in Week 15. The Detroit Lions keep losing players at an alarming rate. Other teams are dealing...
Lions get much-needed help at linebacker with Kwon Alexander and may look to add defensive linemen
DETROIT (AP) — Help is on the way at linebacker for the Detroit Lions. They desperately need it on the defensive line, too. Detroit bolstered its short-handed linebacking corps on Friday, agreeing to sign veteran Kwon Alexander off Denver's practice squad, according...
Kwon Alexander agrees to sign with Lions to bolster linebacking corps, agent Drew Rosenhaus says
DETROIT (AP) — Kwon Alexander has agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions to bolster their banged-up linebacking corps. Drew Rosenhaus, his agent, confirmed the agreement Friday. The 30-year-old inside linebacker has been on Denver's practice squad after starting in...
Lions lose two key defensive players just as they face tough stretch of games
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions are 2-1 thanks to a defense that has made up for a shaky start from what was expected to be a high-scoring offense. The Lions are averaging just 18.7 points in regulation and have scored only three points in the fourth quarter. That's why, eight...
