Lions DE Ansah won't get new deal, sources say
Defensive end Ziggy Ansah won't come to an agreement with the Lions and will play with the franchise tag this season in the last year of his contract, league sources say.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
9-7, 2nd in NFC North
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- 12/30h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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NFC North Q&A: Who will win the division?
Aaron Rodgers is back. Does that mean the Packers will take back the division title from the Vikings? Our division reporters make their predictions.
NFC North Q&A: Who will be the division MVP?
The last time Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone, he came back the next season and won NFL MVP. Will history repeat itself in 2018?
Former MSU, ASU and Lions coach Rogers dies
Darryl Rogers, who coached Michigan State to a share of the Big Ten title in 1978 and later took the helm for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 83. Rogers also coached at Arizona State, Fresno State and San Jose State.
NFC North Q&A: Who is on the hottest seat in the division?
There's been so much change around the Packers that if things don't go well, could Mike McCarthy be the next one out the door?
Barnwell: The NFL's best and worst arsenals from 32-1
Which team has the top offensive firepower? We ranked all 32. Just running backs and pass-catchers -- no quarterbacks, linemen or coordinators allowed.
NFC North Q&A: Who is the rising star in the division?
Dalvin Cook flashed greatness in four games with the Vikings, and there's another young running back in the division to keep an eye on as well.
Schefter Pod: Murray On Future, Henry, More
Adam Schefter talks with free agent RB Demarco Murray about where he thinks he might end up playing this year, which teams he's already crossed off his list, the growth of Titans RB Derrick Henry and much more.
NFC North Q&A: Who is the best newcomer to the division?
The Vikings made the biggest splash in free agency with Kirk Cousins, but that's not the only significant move that could pay off big in the division.
La dolce vita: Former NFL WR enjoys pizza, pigskin in Italy
Former Lions wide receiver Kris Durham decided to play in Parma, Italy, on a lark and enjoyed it so much he returned for a second season.
Ex-NFL OT Roberts is a champion for Special Olympics athletes
Ray Roberts used to open pathways for Barry Sanders as an offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions. Now he's helping create pathways for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
How NFL players, teams put action behind their protests
Many NFL players and teams made efforts behind the scenes to go beyond taking a knee during the anthem, working together to make a positive impact.
Lions 53-man roster projection
The battle to secure a roster spot will be particularly interesting at RB and WR, and Matt Patricia could have different depth ideas.
Matthew Stafford-to-Golden Tate key for Lions' '18 success
Matthew Stafford gives the Lions a chance in every game, and he's at his best when Golden Tate is on the other end.
Ryan Broyles spun $60K annual NFL budget into real estate biz
Former Lions WR Ryan Broyles turned the earnings from his short NFL career into a real estate business that allows him to live quite comfortably.
Forecasting top 10 rookie RBs: Saquon has company
Can fantasy owners finally trust a Patriots running back? Will Saquon Barkley win offensive ROY? NFL Nation takes a look at an intriguing crop of rookie running backs.
The lineman and the cutman: Lions rookie has legend in his corner
Lions rookie Tyrell Crosby befriended legendary cutman Stitch Duran while playing high school football in Las Vegas and counts him as a role model.
The lineman and the cutman: Lions rookie has legend in his corner
Lions rookie Tyrell Crosby befriended legendary cutman Stitch Duran while playing high school football in Las Vegas and counts him as a role model.
Lions have revamped run game but still have pass-rush questions
The Lions used the draft and free agency to reinvent their running game but appear to have done little to help their ability to rush the passer.
Will Lions-Calvin Johnson rift ever be resolved?
It could take a long time for Calvin Johnson and the Lions to reunite; the battle to fill out the RB position will be one to watch in camp.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions sign TE Sean McGrath, waive Wes Saxton.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Here is the open Detroit Lions training camp schedule. Unlike in Jim Caldwell's tenure, when practices moved around by the day, this has consistency — 9:30 a.m. every morning it is open except for joint practices with the Giants.
Matt Patricia runs a much different practice than Jim Caldwell
Matt Patricia's practices so far differ from Jim Caldwell's in terms of the amount of running, player rotation and special-teams work.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Golden Tate, Glover Quin and Matt Prater among the Lions not at the last voluntary open-to-the-media OTA on Monday.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
First-year coach Matt Patricia praising chances to practice against other teams. Lions have two joint practice windows with teams this summer -- Oakland and the New York Giants. Said "it's a great point in camp to get to."
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Frank Ragnow | C | Arkansas |
| 2(11) | Kerryon Johnson | RB | Auburn |
| 3(18) | Tracy Walker | S | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| 4(14) | Da'Shawn Hand | DE | Alabama |
| 5(16) | Tyrell Crosby | OT | Oregon |
| 7(19) | Nick Bawden | FB | San Diego State |
2017 NFC North Standings
Team Leaders 2017
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards261.46th
Rushing Yards76.332nd
Points For25.67th
Points Against23.521st