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Lions still haven't found Rogers' replacement
It serves as a reminder, with the Lions playing the Browns this weekend, that Detroit still hasn't found anything close to a replacement for NT Shaun Rogers since trading him to Cleveland prior to the 2008 season.
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Surprising inactives for Lions -- Aaron Brown, Cliff Avril and Landon Cohen
Three players who were expected to play significant roles for the Detroit Lions this season are listed as inactive for today's game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Nice series by the Lions' defensive line -- one of their best in quite awhile. A pass breakup by Joe Cohen, rotating in for Grady Jackson early on, got it started.
Minnesota 17, Detroit 10: Live blog: Stafford keeps Lions in it with TD pass
Touchdown pass to Will Heller up the middle. Vikings 17-10, 8:14 left in the third quarter.
Running back Kevin Smith vows to lead Lions' revival
Midway through his second NFL season, Lions running back Kevin Smith has seen enough and heard enough to know it's not enough.
Notebook: Larry Foote: I'd love to retire as a Lion
The Lions and linebacker Larry Foote have not discussed a contract extension. They're 1-5, and it's early yet.
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Larry Foote: 'We're losing our one-on-one matchups'
Larry Foote isn't known for mincing his words. So after getting shut out by the Green Bay Packers, 26-0, the Detroit Lions' veteran linebacker wasn't ready to look at the bright side of the team's defensive play.
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Gunther Cunningham: Switch to 3-4 defense anything but inevitable for Detroit Lions
Despite much-improved play from their linebackers, the Detroit Lions are not planning to switch to a 3-4 defense.
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Detroit Lions guard Stephen Peterman gets taste of action from other side of line
Going into Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions were missing three of their starting defensive linemen: Sammie Hill, Jason Hunter and Dewayne White.
New Lion Vinny Ciurciu is linebacker who might see some duty at fullback.
The Lions placed defensive end Copeland Bryan on injured reserve Thursday. He suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
D-Day for Lions? Don't expect another swindle
The trade deadline is Tuesday, and while the Lions may not make the kind of splash they did a year ago -- dealing Roy Williams to Dallas for a haul of draft picks -- GM Martin Mayhew's definitely making and taking phone calls.
Matthew Stafford's recovery hits snag
Allen Park -- Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford appears to have suffered a setback in his recovery from the partially dislocated right kneecap he suffered two weeks ago in the 48-24 loss to the Bears.
Turk McBride has big showing at defensive tackle
Turk McBride compared playing some defensive tackle against the Pittsburgh Steelers to riding a bike.
Lions aren't believers in 3-4 fad
For the second consecutive week -- and there'll be a handful more occasions this season -- Detroit is facing a 3-4 base defense in Green Bay.
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Lions' revolving door of average talent on defense makes it difficult for Jim Schwartz
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz should be commended for not accepting poor performances and having the fortitude to yank players off the field for shoddy play.
Lions' Culpepper to start at QB against Steelers
Daunte Culpepper will start at quarterback for the Lions today against Pittsburgh.
Favre has history of feasting on Lions
In his Minnesota Vikings debut, 39-year-old Brett Favre displayed the youthful exuberance he's always shown on the field.
Tom Kowalski's 'The Insider': Turk McBride not playing because coaches 'don't think he's ready'
Throughout the offseason, and even into the season, the Detroit Lions have made good use of their first-place position for waiver claims.
Lions RB Kevin Smith active for Bears game
Running back Kevin Smith is active today against the Bears. He had said he would play, though coach Jim Schwartz had called him a game-time decision because of a shoulder injury.
The Chiefs handed away another victory. Darren McFadden scampered in from five yards out with 1:07 left to play for the go-ahead score.
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