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The Pittsburgh Steelers' final preseason game against the Detroit Lions is scheduled for 1 PM/ET on Aug. 24, 2024. [ more ]

Arrest warrant issued for domestic violence

Former Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton arrested [ more ]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton has a warrant out for his arrest in Florida for aggravated battery/domestic violence.

Sutton, who signed with the Detroit Lions in 2023, had a clean record with only traffic citations prior to this warrant. [ more ]

Jerome Bettis, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back, won Super Bowl XL in his hometown of Detroit in 2006.

Matthew Stafford, former Detroit Lions quarterback, won Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022. [ more ]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El is the wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions and is part of their playoff run.

Randle El had a successful playing career with the Steelers, including a touchdown pass to Hines Ward in Super Bowl XL. [ more ]

The Detroit Lions matched the offer sheet for tight end Brock Wright from the San Francisco 49ers.

Wright had 13 receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown last season as the No. 2 tight end for the Lions. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers made a significant offer to Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright.

The 49ers signed Wright to a three-year, $12 million offer with $6 million guaranteed.

The 49ers' move indicates confidence that the Lions will not match the offer, securing Wright for their team. [ more ]

The San Francisco 49ers have signed tight end Brock Wright to an offer sheet from Detroit Lions.

The Lions have five days to match the offer of $2.985 million for the 2024 season with no draft compensation attached. [ more ]

Mike Tomlin keeps communication with his players private.

Cam Sutton's legal issues led to his release by the Detroit Lions. [ more ]

An arrest warrant has been issued for NFL player Cameron Sutton for aggravated battery-domestic violence.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office sought public assistance to locate Sutton, who may be driving a Jeep Grand Wagoneer with a specific plate number. [ more ]

The Detroit Lions lost a 17-point lead in the NFC Championship game against the 49ers before falling 34-31.

Coach Dan Campbell believes the team can benefit from the disappointment of the loss and looks to learn from it. [ more ]

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell's aggressive play-calling backfired in the game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Lions missed out on potential points by going for it on fourth down instead of kicking field goals. [ more ]

Dan Campbell has assembled a tough and talented Detroit Lions team.

The Lions' offensive strategy revolves around running the ball and utilizing the screen game. [ more ]

Detroit Lions reach NFC championship game for the first time in franchise history.

Coach Dan Campbell reflects on the resilience and blue-collar mentality of the team. [ more ]

The Detroit Lions secured their first playoff win in 32 years and second since 1957, defeating the Los Angeles Rams in a tight game.

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers, raising questions about the future of head coach Mike McCarthy and the team's quarterback, Dak Prescott. [ more ]

Lions fans James Laperriere and Nicholas Aiello show their support by dressing up and traveling across the country to attend the NFC Championship Game.

Despite the Lions' history of underperformance, these fans are optimistic and excited for their team's success. [ more ]

Deebo Samuel is not scheduled to practice on Wednesday as he recovers from a shoulder injury.

His availability for the NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions remains uncertain. [ more ]

Zach Ertz has joined the Detroit Lions practice squad in hopes of elevating for the NFC Championship Game.

Ertz is a three-time Pro Bowl selection and played a key role in the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory. [ more ]

The New England Patriots will interview Tanner Engstrand, the passing game coordinator for the Detroit Lions, for their offensive coordinator role.

Engstrand has helped lead the Lions to one of the best passing games in the NFL this season.

This is Engstrand's first reported meeting with any team for a coordinator position. [ more ]

New England Patriots plan to interview Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for offensive coordinator position.

Engstrand has experience as a graduate assistant at the University of San Diego and as an offensive analyst for the Michigan Wolverines.

Engstrand helped the Lions achieve success in the passing game with quarterback Jared Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. [ more ]

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles explained why his team didn't use its final timeout in their playoff loss to the Lions, saying it was because 'the game was over'.

Bowles believed that using the timeout would have been pointless as it would have left his team down by 11 points with only 12 seconds left in the game. [ more ]

Baker Mayfield responds to Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's remarks about the Buccaneers lacking a quarterback.

Mayfield questions Gardner-Johnson's film study and mentions that Russell Gage, who Gardner-Johnson referenced, has not played for the Buccaneers this season. [ more ]

Ben Johnson, offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions, had a big day guiding the team's offense to a win and securing the team's first NFC title game berth since 1991.

Johnson completed a virtual interview with the Atlanta Falcons for their head coach position, potentially setting up a second interview during the bye week if the Lions advance to the Super Bowl. [ more ]

The Atlanta Falcons have completed a virtual interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their vacant head coaching job.

Bill Belichick is set for a second interview with the Falcons amid reports that he is the team's top choice. [ more ]

Tyler Higbee, tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, tore his ACL in a game against the Detroit Lions.

The MRI confirmed the nature of Higbee's injury. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Rams lost a close game to the Detroit Lions, leaving the team feeling a mix of emotions.

Head coach Sean McVay expressed pride in his team and gratitude for helping him find his way again. [ more ]

The Detroit Lions won their previous playoff game in 1992 before defeating the Rams in the NFC wild-card playoff.

Jared Goff becomes the first quarterback to beat a former team in the playoffs after starting for that opponent previously in the postseason. [ more ]

The Detroit Lions secured their first home playoff win since 1991 with a 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

Quarterback Jared Goff led the Lions to the win in a game that marked the return of former Lion Matthew Stafford. [ more ]

Matthew Stafford throws a 50-yard touchdown pass to Puka Nacua.

The Lions allowed seven passing touchdowns of 25-plus air yards during the regular season. [ more ]

Matthew Stafford throws a 50-yard touchdown pass to Puka Nacua.

The Lions allowed seven passing touchdowns of 25-plus air yards during the regular season. [ more ]

Matthew Stafford and his wife have made substantial philanthropic contributions, including donations to a community center in Detroit. They are beloved in the city for their charitable work.

Stafford and the Lions are facing each other in the playoffs for the first time since he joined the Rams and Detroit has a home playoff game for the first time in 30 years. [ more ]

The Detroit Line, a lifestyle brand supporting Detroit, announced a ban on Matthew Stafford jerseys at the Lions' playoff game against the Rams.

Matthew Stafford's wife, Kelly Stafford, responded to the announcement, stating that it was the opposite of how they feel about the city of Detroit.

The Detroit Line spokesperson mentioned that Kelly Stafford has defended Matthew but has also gone over the top a few times, and that the love and hate towards Stafford in Detroit are both strong. [ more ]