Lions QB Matthew Stafford doesn't practice Wednesday because of injured right kneeOctober 7th, 2009 Lions QB Stafford misses practice with knee injuryALLEN PARK, Mich. — Matthew Stafford was held out of practice Wednesday by the Detroit Lions because of his injured right knee.
Lions RB Smith walks off field in 3rd quarter against Redskins with right shoulder injurySeptember 30th, 2009 Lions' Smith (shoulder) leaves field vs. RedskinsDETROIT — Lions running back Kevin Smith injured his right shoulder and walked off the field in the third quarter Sunday against the Washington Redskins.
Redskins high-priced DT Albert Haynesworth injured hip after sacking Lions QB Matthew StaffordSeptember 30th, 2009 Redskins' Haynesworth injured hip against LionsDETROIT — Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was carted off the field Sunday with a hip injury against the Detroit Lions after his sack led to the injury. Haynesworth kept weight off his right leg when he was helped up off the turf and his head was covered with a towel as he was taken toward the locker room midway through the second quarter.
Chargers, Lions receive 24-hour extensions to try to reach sellout, lift blackoutSeptember 17th, 2009 Chargers, Lions get extensions to avoid blackoutSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions were given extensions by the NFL on Thursday to sell out their home openers and avoid a television blackout. The Lions said they have about 1,700 tickets to sell by Friday afternoon for their game against the Minnesota Vikings to be televised in local markets.
People familiar with deal tell AP Jets acquire backup quarterback Kevin O'Connell from LionsSeptember 6th, 2009 AP Sources: Jets acquire QB O'Connell from LionsNEW YORK — The New York Jets have acquired quarterback Kevin O'Connell from the Detroit Lions, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The two people requested anonymity because neither team had announced the deal.
Lions RB Aaron Brown _ a 6th-round pick _ scores twice and flips once in professional debutAugust 18th, 2009 Lions' Aaron Brown flips into competition at RBALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions running back Aaron Brown did his best to share the stage with quarterback Matthew Stafford in their professional debuts.
Lions DT Grady Jackson participates in first practiceAugust 4th, 2009 Lions' DT Jackson practicesALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions welcomed defensive tackle Grady Jackson to practice Tuesday.
Lions TEs Pettigrew, FitzSimmons miss practice with injuriesAugust 3rd, 2009 Lions TEs miss practiceALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions tight ends Brandon Pettigrew and Casey FitzSimmons missed Monday's training camp practice with injuries that could keep them out a few days.
Detroit QBs Culpepper, Stafford say they want the same thing: victory for winless LionsAugust 2nd, 2009 Detroit QBs hope for friendly competitionALLEN PARK, Mich. — Duante Culpepper knows he's in only a short-term battle with Matthew Stafford for the Detroit Lions' starting quarterback job but insists he isn't worried about anything beyond this season.
Detroit Lions sign rookie defensive tackle Sammie Hill to 3-year contractAugust 1st, 2009 Lions sign rookie DT Hill to 3-year contractALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed fourth-round pick Sammie Hill to a three-year contract.
Detroit Lions sign rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew to 5-year contractAugust 1st, 2009 Lions sign rookie TE Pettigrew to 5-year contractALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed first-round pick tight end Brandon Pettigrew to a five-year contract.
Detroit Lions sign rookie safety Louis Delmas to 4-year contractJuly 31st, 2009 Lions sign rookie DB Delmas to 4-year contractALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed second-round pick Louis Delmas to a four-year contract.
Lions' great and Hall of Fame offensive lineman Lou Creekmur dead at 82July 7th, 2009 Lions Hall of Famer Creekmur dead at 82ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Hall of Fame offensive lineman Lou Creekmur, who starred on the Detroit Lions' three NFL championship teams of the 1950s, died Sunday.
Detroit Lions sign C Dominic Raiola to 4-year contract extension, through 2013 seasonJune 25th, 2009 Lions sign C Raiola to 4-year contract extensionALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed center Dominic Raiola to a four-year contract extension.
Lions sign former Redskins OT Jon Jansen after he passes physicalJune 2nd, 2009 Lions sign OT Jon JansenALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed offensive tackle Jon Jansen.