Stephen Tulloch News

If there's one thing the Detroit Lions know, it's adversity. After all, we're talking about a team that, prior to 2011, hadn't seen the bright lights of NFL postseason glory since 1999.

I haven't always agreed with the views expressed by the NFL Network. In all honesty, I've been puzzled by some of the commentary that Warren Sapp and Marshall Faulk have provided - particularly related to the Detroit Lions .

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he continues to work on a long-term deal for defensive end Cliff Avril, who continues to skip voluntary workouts.

First, some injury news : Stephen Tulloch was once again absent from practice due to his knee injury.

OTAs are voluntary, but voluntary should really be in quotation marks. Usually the only reason a player misses these workouts is if there's a contract situation -- see Cliff Avril -- or if a player is injured.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz checks on defensive back Aaron Berry during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec.

Stephen Tulloch #55 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a first quarter touchdown with teammates DeAndre Levy #54 and Corey Williams #99 while playing the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2011.

Detroit Lions talk about charity bass fishing tour...: Lions defensive ends Kyle Vanden Bosch, left, and Willie Young talk Thursday about their biggest catches as they prepare for a June 12 charity bass fishing tournament on Kent Lake in Milford.

On Wednesday night at the Lions' charity bocce ball tournament, Jim Schwartz was asked about Titus Young's status .

A committee of ESPN experts -- including Trent Dilfer, Mel Kiper, Gary Horton, Matt Williamson -- assembled this offseason to create a unique version of our traditional Power Rankings.

Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions,... Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

Following Tuesday's OTA session, Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson spoke about the incident that occurred last week between fellow wide receiver Titus Young and safety Louis Delmas .

We're Black and Blue All Over: The Detroit Lions had a busy news day Monday. We noted both the charity of quarterback Matthew Stafford and the poor behavior of receiver Titus Young, but that left out plenty of other tidbits.

OCTOBER 30: Wide receiver Titus Young #16 of the Detroit Lions makes a 41-yard reception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.

Following the Lions' first OTA session Monday at the team's training facility, head coach Jim Schwartz spoke at length to the local media.

Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch is set to miss all May OTAs with the team due to tendinitis in his knee.

The Detroit Lions have officially established themselves as a legitimate threat in the NFL , and their NFC North rivals have certainly taken notice.

Matthew Stafford will know some of the fans in the stands for the Detroit Lions' Oct.

All things considered -- and all qualifiers about not drawing conclusions from a three-day sample duly noted -- coach Jim Schwartz was pleased with what he saw from the Lions' rookie minicamp last weekend.

Although there is no hitting, injuries are very common during the offseason. Just ask guys like Jason Peters and Terrell Suggs , who both tore their Achilles this offseason.