Stephen Peterman News

The Detroit Lions hope veteran offensive lineman Maurice Williams, right, can stop plug a hole at the guard position.

Ita s no secret that the Detroit Lionsa running game is struggling and there are three main factors contributing to the struggles.

At 8-3, the Cincinnati Bengals have had a 'special' season so far, especially following a 4-11-1 2008, but many of their key parts were already in place for the turnaround.

The play of the Detroit Lions guards has been an issue all season, but it's been made worse with injuries.

Allen Park -- Stephen Peterman pegged his way into the dressing room on crutches Thursday, another painful reminder of what has gone wrong for the Lions offensive line this season.

The Lions wish Stephen Peterman were still on the active roster. That would help at least half of their problems at guard.

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz continues to insist his team's offensive problems are rooted in the lack of a running game.

Well, he's moving past Joey Harrington now. But that's not all good news for Matthew Stafford, who started despite an injured left shoulder Thursday against Green Bay and finished with another lesson in humility.

The Detroit Lions have put right guard Stephen Peterman on injured reserve, ending his season, and signed wide receiver Eric Fowler from the practice squad.

Lions center Dominic Raiola knows what he's up against Sunday when he faces Browns defensive tackle Shaun Rogers.

Detroit Lions linebacker Zack Follett returned to practice today after sitting out Thursday with a neck injury.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford sensed a pass rusher lurking behind him. He stepped forward and fired the ball to the left side of the end zone.

Allen Park -- The Lions might lose starting right guard Stephen Peterman to season-ending ankle surgery, coach Jim Schwartz said Friday.

To Pettigrew or not to Pettigrew, that is the question. Some Detroit Lions fans are still bitter about the team's second pick in the first round tight end Brandon Pettigrew.

Add another former starter to the Lions' injured reserve list. The team placed safety Marquand Manuel on IR on Wednesday, replacing him on the roster with safety DeAngelo Smith, a rookie fifth-round pick who was signed off the Chicago Bears' practice squad.

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't sure how many players his team will be missing Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.

The Lions made at least one roster move today, signing center Melvin Fowler and, as previously reported, placing cornerback Jack Williams on injured reserve.

Despite the team's sixth consecutive loss, a 27-10 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz continues to be impressed by rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Detroit Lions starting free safety Louis Delmas was held out of the lineup due to an infected tooth and jaw and right guard Stephen Peterman was taken to the locker room on a cart with a leg injury in the third quarter against Minnesota.

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 2009 Detroit Lions Midseason Awards Banquet - held this year in the lovely Pontiac Silverdome! Sadly, some miscreants recently broke in and stole much of the decorations, food, and trophies we were going to use for this momentous occasion.