Detroit Lions Rumors & News

Las Vegas Hilton puts Lions' over-under win total at 7.5

Detroit News — The Las Vegas Hilton has released its over-under win totals for the 2013 NFL season and the Lions are at a mediocre 7.5. The Broncos, Patriots and Niners share the top spot at 11.5, and the Jaguars bring up the rear at 5.

On broken fingers

Lions Blog | Detroit News — Here was the exchange between the media and Calvin Johnson earlier today regarding him playing with injured fingers last season: Q: Can you explain what happened with your fingers last...

Calvin Johnson: Lions are 'praying' for Titus Young

Detroit Free Press — Lions receiver Calvin Johnson met with reporters today in Allen Park and talked about the team's off-season program. He spoke of his goals this year and even laughed about his polite and political description of the team's need to score more touchdowns. But toward the end of his interview, when he was asked about former teammate Titus Young, Johnson spoke quietly.

Lions' Calvin Johnson: Injuries no excuse last season, looking for bigger things

Detroit Free Press — Now healthy - Johnson said he didn't have any off-season surgeries on his fingers nor the rest of his body; 'pretty much just getting them back straight, trying to straighten them things out,' he said -Johnson said he has sights set on an even bigger 2013.

Calvin Johnson set high goals for himself, Lions -- with or without broken fingers

Detroit News — Calvin Johnson looked down at the fingers on his left hand, none of them seemingly going in the same direction, and shook his head. "Yeah, I had a couple of things here and there," he said.

Andre Fluellen a Bear, but Detroit always will be home team

Detroit Free Press — Defensive tackle Andre Fluellen wanted to stay in Detroit. After all, the Lions picked him in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft, and he still has a home downtown near Eastern Market.

Terry Foster: Ex-MAC rivals Cody Wilson, Alex Carder find common ground in bid to make Lions

Detroit News — The ball floated into Wilson's hands like it was dropped from heaven. The play melted away a bitter rivalry between Western Michigan and Central Michigan because the ball was delivered by Alex Carder, who spent the last five seasons trying to beat Central.

Lions OTAs should begin to answer looming questions

Detroit News — Defensive ends vs. offensive tackles. There has been an almost complete changeover at these positions. Gone are O-line mainstays Jeff Backus and Gosder Cherilus. Gone on the defensive side are Cliff Avril, Kyle Vanden Bosch and Lawrence Jackson.

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson admits to playing with broken fingers in 2012

Grand Rapids Press — Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson admits to playing with broken fingers in 2012.

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is praying for Titus Young

Grand Rapids Press — Former Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young remains behind bars, but Calvin Johnson offered his support on Monday.

Photos from the 2013 Detroit Lions Invitational charity golf outing

Grand Rapids Press — The Lions hosted the team's 2013 charity golf outing at The Detroit Golf Club on Monday.

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson wants to be part of a winning organization

Grand Rapids Press — Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has a lot of individual accolades, but would prefer to see his team win more consistently.

Lions' Fairley already has goals set for D-line in 2013

Detroit Free Press — It's hard to put your finger on what's different about the Lions' Nick Fairley, other than to say he just sounds different.

ESPN analyst: Titus Young is Lions GM Mayhew's biggest draft mistake

Detroit Free Press — ESPN NFC North analyst Kevin Seifert advises you to 'shield your eyes' from the 2011 NFL draft. He's talking about the entire NFC North, of course, but it's particularly a good idea if you're a Detroit Lions fan, we're guessing.

Detroit Lions for breakfast: 2011 NFL draft class been disappointing - so far

Grand Rapids Press — The Detroit Lions' 2011 draft class has compiled eight arrests, and only two players remain, after a short period of time.

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• Pride Of Detroit:Calvin Johnson confirms he played with broken fingers last season