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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell says quarterback Matthew Stafford's finger injury should not prevent him from playing this weekend against the New York Giants. The middle finger on Stafford's right hand was taped up and covered by a white glove Sunday, when he threw for 223 yards in a 20-17 win over Chicago...

NEW YORK (AP) — A football injury 25 years ago left Mike Utley paralyzed. The former Washington State and Detroit Lions offensive lineman played before concussion protocol, targeting fouls and rule tweaks intended to make a violent game safer...

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DETROIT (AP) — Marcus Mariota moved the Tennessee Titans down the field like a savvy veteran, not a second-year pro, and completed all nine of his throws to complete a comeback a week after his turnovers hurt his team's shot to win. Mariota converted a fourth down with a perfectly lofted 9-yard touchdown pass to Andre Johnson with 1:13 left, lifting the Titans to a 16-15 win at the Detroit Lions S

Coverage of the first full weekend in the NFL begins this Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. on ESPN Radio. Our first game broadcast of the season will feature the New York Jets hosting the Cincinnati Bengals with kickoff at 10. Immediately following, we will carry the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions President Rod Wood cites fan feedback as a driving force behind the team's decision to add cheerleaders this season. Wood says owner Martha Ford was involved in the decision, which the Lions announced Monday...

DETROIT (AP) — Calvin Johnson has retired. The 30-year-old receiver, known as Megatron, announced his decision Tuesday to walk away from the NFL after nine mostly spectacular seasons with the Detroit Lions. Johnson had 88 receptions for 1,214 yards and nine touchdowns last season, playing through lingering injuries as he often did...

Lions CB Rashean Mathis retires with 1 year left on contract ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions cornerback Rashean Mathis has retired. Mathis announced his decision in an interview posted Tuesday on the team's website. The 13-year NFL veteran said after last season he may not return to play in the final year of his contract in 2016 because he knew there was life after football...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions want Calvin Johnson to take more time to decide whether he wants to continue his playing career. The Lions have issued a statement saying they stand by their previous statement, in support of the 30-year-old wide receiver...

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have retained coach Jim Caldwell for a third season. Lions general manager Bob Quinn announced the move Friday. It was Quinn's call to keep or fire Caldwell during his first week on the job. Quinn says it is clear he and Caldwell have similar football philosophies, adding the team believes in Caldwell and responds well to his leadership...