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Scanning the Savanna: Leshoure practices, out Friday vs. Ravens

July 28, 2012; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure (25) during training camp at the Detroit Lions training facility. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE   A ton…Read More

Scanning the Savanna: Lions wanted to sign running back Cedric Benson

  Here is a look at the news impacting the Detroit Lions: According to FOXSportsWisconsin.com, the Detroit Lions and the Oakland Raiders attempted to sign former Cincinnati Bengals running back…Read More

Lions leap into the digital age with revolutionary playbooks

Sports Illustrated’s Peter King shared a story with his readers yesterday about the Detroit Lions that local Lions beat writers have grazed over recently, but have failed to provide additional details…Read More

Scanning the Savanna: Detroit medals gold in TV ratings

Here are today’s news and notes from Allen Park: Stud wide receiver Calvin Johnson sat out today’s practice after head coach Jim Schwartz awarded him an off day to rest. However, Johnson did have…Read More

Five Wide: Halt the Mike Jenkins-to-Detroit trade rumors

1. Receivers Maurice Stovall and Patrick Edwards are making it hard for the Lions not to carry six wide outs. Stovall made a couple of plays on offense and continued to be a stud on special teams. Although…Read More

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Lions sign safety Langford, cut linebacker Bosworth

The Detroit Lions have signed fourth-year free agent safety Reshard Langford and released linebacker…Read More

Lions sign corner back Coleman, cut wide receiver Harris

The Lions announced Wednesday that the team has signed corner back Drew Coleman. The team had already…Read More

Lions sign former Pro Bowl kick returner Miller

According to the team’s website, the Detroit Lions signed Justin Miller who is primarily a kick returner,…Read More

Lions defensive tackle Williams was arrested in 2011 for DWI

Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams was arrested in 2011 for DWI and not only is the football blogosphere…Read More

Where Do the Detroit Lions Rank in the NFC North?

The Chicago Bears made headlines this off season for their free agent acquisition of Brandon Marshall.…Read More

Lions face five challenges it must overcome this season

With the past success of the 2011 season behind them, the Detroit Lions must continue to improve as…Read More

Supplemental Draft: Baylor WR to Cleveland, Lions do not use draft pick

The results of 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft are in. Cleveland used their second round draft selection…Read More

Stafford takes home some hardware at the ESPYS

It’s not quite the Super Bowl MVP trophy, but it’ll do, for now. Matthew Stafford won the comeback…Read More

The Detroit Lions Have The Right Kind Of Sellouts

This is for all those who couldn’t help but get excited for Sundays on Thursday afternoons even…Read More

Potential Lions supplemental draft target sets date for pro day

SLR previously discussed how drafting TCU running back ED Wesley in the 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft…Read More

New Orleans Saints ticket sales may provide lesson for Detroit Lions

NFL.com cites that despite the New Orleans Saints tumultuous offseason, season-ticket sales have been…Read More

Detroit Lions intentionally avoid opportunity to sway public opinion

The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with head coach Jim Schwartz on a multiyear extensionand…Read More

Detroit Lions should take TCU RB Ed Wesley in Supplemental Draft

Senior Texas Christian running back Ed Wesley is the first player to declare for the 2012 NFL Supplemental…Read More

Lions arrests reveal interesting trend about rookies

Former NFL offensive lineman, and now current ESPN NFL Analyst, Ross Tucker pointed out an interesting…Read More

Lions, Avril have 14 days to reach agreement on multiyear deal

The deadline for defensive end Cliff Avril to sign a multiyear contract extension with the Detroit Lions…Read More