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Detroit Lions definitive winners in Julian Peterson-for-Cory Redding deal with Seattle Seahawks

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:09:39 PST

AP File PhotoWith veteran linebacker Julian Peterson's 3.5 sacks so far this season, the Detroit Lions got the better end of their offseason deal with the Seattle Seahawks.Martin Mayhew has made a lot of moves during the relatively short time...

Week 8 power rankings: Detroit Lions take 'step in the wrong direction' against St. Louis Rams

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:12:05 PST

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Kevin Seifert: Dominic Raiola, Cliff Avril heading in different directions for Detroit Lions

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:29:39 PST

As a center, Dominic Raiola is used to defending quarterback Matthew Stafford. So when Detroit Lions fans started heckling the rookie during a 17-10 loss to the St. Louis Rams, Raiola did what came naturally and stuck up for Stafford....

Video: Zack Follett's destruction of St. Louis Rams' kick returner Danny Amendola a lone bright spot in Lions' loss

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:48:22 PST

It's tough to glean any positives from the Detroit Lions' 17-10 loss to the St. Louis Rams. Really, how can you when you're talking about dropping a home game to a team that had lost 17 games in a row?...

Detroit Lions links roundup: No underestimating importance of Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:13:29 PDT

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Week 7 power rankings: Detroit Lions hold steady coming off bye week to face St. Louis Rams

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:22:52 PDT

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Rookie Sammie Lee Hill 'makes a difference' for Detroit Lions defense

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:16:35 PDT

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com File PhotoThe play of rookie defensive tackle Sammie Hill, right, has been a pleasant surprise for the Detroit Lions. When the Detroit Lions drafted Sammie Lee Hill in the fourth-round of this year's NFL draft, there...

Detroit Lions links roundup: Has Drew Stanton moved ahead of Daunte Culpepper as backup quarterback?

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:59:15 PDT

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Speculation on status of Matthew Stafford's knee injury still premature

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:42:20 PDT

The problem with trying to get the scoop on something is that you just might be getting taken.I'm not sure who the source is on this story, but apparently someone's telling ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew...

Game against St. Louis Rams no 'must-win' for Detroit Lions, but it sure is close

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:18:58 PDT

With the 1-5 Detroit Lions playing host to the winless St. Louis Rams on Sunday, each team is looking at the game as one the better opportunities to win a game this season.The Lions have already separated themselves from...

Larry Foote: Mainly mental, not physical, errors ailing Detroit Lions defense

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:01:26 PDT

Here's a great quote by linebacker Larry Foote about what's going on with the Detroit Lions defense:Detroit Free Press, Oct. 25: "We've got a lot of strengths, but our weakness is mental errors," Foote said. "I don't think physically we're...

Highlight Reel's Detroit Lions caption contest

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:24:36 PDT

Oh, the things you'll see at Detroit Lions practice.Sometimes you don't realize the goofy video or photos you have until you get back to the office and start working on your gallery.That's when you might realize that you have a...

Jim Schwartz on DeAndre Levy: 'We'd be comfortable with him as a starter'

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:54:31 PDT

People were questioning whether it was time for the Detroit Lions to part ways with Ernie Sims long before the team drafted DeAndre Levy.But the crowd has grown more restless now that Levy, the Lions' rookie linebacker, seems to be...

Labeling Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew 'a bust' is premature and unfair

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:25:14 PDT

Jonathan Oosing | MLive.com File PhotoBrandon Pettigrew shares some excitement at the "Lions Uncaged" event during training camp, but fans might be getting too critical too quickly toward the Detroit Lions' rookie tight end.After Brandon Pettigrew's bad game against the...

Detroit Lions place Copeland Bryan on injured reserve, sign linebacker Vinny Ciurciu

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:51:14 PDT

Vinny CiurciuThe Detroit Lions continue playing "musical linemen" by placing Copeland Bryan on injured reserve after the defensive end suffered a sprained MCL during last Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.Replacing Bryan on the active roster is linebacker Vinny...

Report: 'Light workout' for Matthew Stafford at Detroit Lions practice

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:14:41 PDT

While the Detroit Lions practiced in helmets and shorts, rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford was able to make some throws with a member of the team's staff.

Week 6 power rankings: Lions drop a couple spots after loss to Packers

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:13:58 PDT

With a performance as ugly as the Detroit Lions' in getting shut out 26-0 by the Green Bay Packers, it's no surprise the team took a dip in the weekly rankings.But thanks to the heavy injuries -- as well as...

WSJ: Domes helping indoor teams dominate NFL

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:46:10 PDT

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Scout, Inc. rookie ratings: DeAndre Levy 'one of the most versatile linebackers in this draft class'

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:32:30 PDT

Rookie linebacker DeAndre Levy has given the Detroit Lions some solid play while filling in for the injured Ernie Sims. So much so that some would rather keep Levy as the starter.Jeremy Green, of Scouts, Inc., has a weekly rating of rookies...

Miami Dolphins pick rookie offensive tackle Lydon Murtha from Detroit Lions practice squad

Philip Zaroo | MLive.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:36:02 PDT

View full sizePhilip Zaroo | MLive.com File PhotoThe Miami Dolphins signed rookie offensive tackle Lydon Murtha, right, off the Detroit Lions practice squad.The Detroit Lions did about as well as they could hope for with their three seventh-round pick.Tight...