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SLR Detroit Lions Player of the Year Tournament First Round: Burleson vs. Stanton and Houston vs. Coleman

SideLion Report has great readers so it makes sense that you should have a say in helping us name the SideLion Report Detroit Lions player of the year. The players have been seeded and placed into a tournament…Read More

Calvin Johnson Returns to Practice for the Detroit Lions

Calvin Johnson was the lone Detroit Lions player to miss practice yesterday but he returned today on a limited basis despite a sore achilles. Chris Harris (back) was the only Lion to miss today’s…Read More

Detroit Lions Getting Healthy as they Head into Playoffs

The Detroit Lions’ injury report still looks long but Calvin Johnson was the only player to miss practice today. We can only hope Megatron’s achilles ailment effects him as much as it did…Read More

A Playoff Match-Up with the Saints Wouldn’t be the Worst Thing

The Detroit Lions are in the playoffs.  No need to pinch yourself.  You’re not dreaming.  Thanks to the superstar potential of the offense, a turnover inducing defense and a competent coaching…Read More

Scanning the Savanna

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your fingertips each morning. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s scan the savanna together. Clipped from:…Read More

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Nick Fairley and Chris Houston Return to Detroit Lions Practice

The Lions initial injury report is still a long list but the news is getting better. Kevin Smith (ankle)…Read More

Detroit Lions Missing a lot of Big Defensive Names at Practice

The Lions secondary might be a little healthier this week than they were last week but not as much as…Read More

Detroit Lions to Dress Just Four Cornerbacks Against New Orleans Saints

It is out of necessity, not design, that the Detroit Lions will have just four cornerbacks for their…Read More

Kevin Smith Returns to Practice But Lions Still Have Plenty of Injuries

Kevin Smith has become a surprisingly important player and the ankle injury he sustained on Thanksgiving…Read More

What the Detroit Lions Need to do to Stop Tim Tebow

Taking a look at this Denver Bronco offense, there isn’t a whole lot of talent or big-play ability.…Read More

Matthew Stafford Practices, Jahvid Best Does Not

The practice week got off to a start with a mixed bag of news. Matthew Stafford was dressed for practice…Read More

Big Plays are the Difference for the 2011 Detroit Lions

So something is definitely different this year. The team doesn’t really look that much different…Read More

No Fluke: Opener Proves Lions Are For Real

So, winning on the road at Tampa isn’t really that impressive.  It’s not like Lions beat…Read More

An Analysis of the Detroit Lions Final Roster has Few Surprises

Gone are the years when fans were ardently waiting for the Detroit Lions’ final cuts.  The businessman…Read More

Calvin Johnson Won’t Play Tonight Against the Cleveland Browns

The Detroit Lions have decided against subjecting Calvin Johnson’s shoulder to any more bumps and…Read More

Scanning the Savanna

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your…Read More

Grading the Lions’ Free Agency

Yesterday, Zac graded out each free agency move by the Lions.  I decided it is time for me to grade…Read More

There is a lot to Like About Detroit Lions Cornerback Situation

While the re-signing of cornerback Chris Houston has been well received by Lions fans it isn’t…Read More

Chris Houston Back in the Fold with Detroit Lions

It is being reported that Chris Houston has resigned with the Detroit Lions, filling yet another hole…Read More

The Detroit Lions Then and Now: Secondary

Then and Now is a SideLion Report mini-series in which we look at each position group from the 0-16 season…Read More