Lions put Flowers, Longa on PUP list before opening camp

Lions put Flowers, Longa on PUP list before opening camp

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have placed defensive end Trey Flowers and linebacker Steve Longa on the physically unable to perform list. In March, Flowers signed a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $90 million. He reportedly had shoulder surgery this offseason. The Lions signed Longa in February. He had a season-ending knee injury last year during the preseason.

Former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell to take leave for health issue

Former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell to take leave for health issue

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins assistant coach Jim Caldwell will take a leave of absence to address health issues that he says "require my full attention." Caldwell was hired in February to be the Dolphins' assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach. He was expected to help in the development of second-year quarterback Josh Rosen, who is rebooting his career after a shaky...

WATCH: Kearse and Stafford talk Kearse signing and what he brings to the team

WATCH: Kearse and Stafford talk Kearse signing and what he brings to the team

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have many players, along with their general manager and coach, with ties to the New England Patriots. Jermaine Kearse, in a sense, is no exception. The veteran receiver had one of the most memorable catches in a Super Bowl in 2016 while playing for the Seattle Seahawks against New England when Matt Patricia was its defensive coordinator.

Lions QB Stafford sits out workout as wife has brain tumor

Lions QB Stafford sits out workout as wife has brain tumor

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not join his teammates at voluntary workouts Tuesday. Stafford's wife, Kelly, announced earlier this month she plans to have surgery to remove a brain tumor . She posted on Instagram two days later, thanking everyone for an outpouring of support . "It's a really tough time for him and his family," center...

Lions sign QB Tom Savage, add depth behind Matthew Stafford

Lions sign QB Tom Savage, add depth behind Matthew Stafford

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Tom Savage. Detroit made the move Tuesday, giving the team another backup option behind Matthew Stafford. The Lions also have quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Connor Cook on the roster.

WATCH: Lions end worst year since 2012 in Patricia's 1st season

WATCH: Lions end worst year since 2012 in Patricia's 1st season

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions fired Jim Caldwell nearly a year ago to reach another level. So far at least, they have gone in the wrong direction. The Lions plummeted to 6-10 and last place in the NFC North in Matt Patricia's first season as head coach, their worst year since losing 12 games in 2012. "We all have to do better and it starts with me," Patricia said...

Patricia building rapport with Lions, but not success yet

Patricia building rapport with Lions, but not success yet

Coach Matt Patricia couldn't deliver a playoff berth in his first season with the Detroit Lions, but he gave his players the next best thing on Monday. A day off. It was Victory Monday without the victory in Allen Park, as the players didn't have organized meetings the day before their regular day off Tuesday for Christmas Day. Patricia has had a rocky start to his tenure in Detroit,...

WATCH: Slay, Patricia, Stafford & Francois after 27-9 loss to Vikings

WATCH: Slay, Patricia, Stafford & Francois after 27-9 loss to Vikings

DETROIT (AP) - Looks like the Minnesota Vikings have a feel for desperation. And desperation pass plays. Kirk Cousins took a shotgun snap, rolled slightly to his right, stepped up and heaved a pass from near midfield into the end zone. Kyle Rudolph leaped to make a go-ahead touchdown catch.

Patricia, Wilks endure tough first seasons as head coaches

Patricia, Wilks endure tough first seasons as head coaches

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Two first-year head coaches will be on the sidelines when the Detroit Lions meet the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and both have had a rough season. "Yeah, your first year you're going to have struggles," Detroit defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois said. "If you don't, you lucked up." Most of the luck for these teams has been bad.

Lions back to losing ways in Matt Patricia's first season

Lions back to losing ways in Matt Patricia's first season

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - In firing him after the 2017 season, the Detroit Lions indicated the Jim Caldwell era was just not good enough. But meaningless December football is back in Detroit again as first-year coach Matt Patricia's Lions will play out the string with four games with nothing at stake but draft position remain.