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Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson says he's on track to reach goal of returning for the Super Bowl

Dec. 18, 2024 15:29 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is aiming to return from a gruesome injury and help the franchise play for the NFL championship. “I’m on track for my goal of returning for the Super Bowl,” Hutchinson said on “The Squeeze" podcast that was...

Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased

Dec. 17, 2024 18:44 PM EST

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...

Detroit Lions lose Montgomery, McNeill, Dorsey for the season as injuries sap Super Bowl hopes

Dec. 16, 2024 16:15 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The banged-up Detroit Lions took some serious hits in their loss to the Buffalo Bills. “Nobody cares,” coach Dan Campbell said Monday. “Nobody is going to give us a pass, or put an asterisk next to your record." Running back David...

NFL can't revise the onside kick fast enough for Dan Campbell: Analysis

Dec. 16, 2024 06:04 AM EST

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The NFL was already planning to explore the onside kick before Dan Campbell made a regrettable decision to try one at an unusual time. ...

Lions' banged-up defense no match for high-scoring Allen-led Bills in 48-42 loss

Dec. 15, 2024 21:52 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions had no answers for Josh Allen. Now, they're hoping a banged-up defense can stop anyone else. Detroit’s patchwork defense got even more threadbare in a 48-42 loss to Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, losing three contributors to...

Lions get much-needed help at linebacker with Kwon Alexander and may look to add defensive linemen

Nov. 29, 2024 16:21 PM EST

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...

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory

Nov. 28, 2024 17:36 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have been dominant for much of the season, leading the league in point differential after routinely routing opponents. Against Chicago, the Lions were good enough to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Barely. ...

Lions injured DE Aidan Hutchinson surprises 20-year-old Marine with 4 tickets to game against Bears

Nov. 28, 2024 14:33 PM EST

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson knocked on Jacob Rinehart's front door. “Come in!” his stepmother Audrey Cox shouted from the nearby kitchen. Hutchinson entered the home in suburban Detroit, using crutches to...

Lions cut defensive end James Houston, who had 1 sack in 10 games since he had 8 sacks as a rookie

Nov. 26, 2024 15:29 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions released reserve defensive end James Houston, cutting ties with a player who failed to produce as well as he did during his rookie season. The NFC-leading Lions (10-1) made the move on Tuesday, two days before hosting Chicago (4-7) in...

Lions lose starting LB Alex Anzalone for 6 to 8 weeks with broken forearm

Nov. 17, 2024 17:40 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone broke his left forearm Sunday and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, another blow to a defense that has been hit hard by injuries. Anzalone had three solo tackles and assisted on two stops during Detroit's 52-6 win over the...