Jonathan Wade's goal is to prove he's NFL player
Lions cornerback Jonathan Wade thought for a moment about what he was going to say, then spoke slowly. "I am looking forward to proving I belong," Wade said Wednesday, after his one-year deal was officially announced. "It's been a quiet three years for me,...
Lions continue to be active in free agency, sign CB Wade
The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent cornerback Jonathan Wade to a one-year contract.
Dominic Raiola charged up over Lions' moves
Raiola, 31, said he can't help but get excited about the Lions' newest free-agent additions, and told The News this is the most excited he's ever been heading into a season.
Lions' G.M. says he inherited a roster full of backups
Lions General Manager Martin Mayhew says the problem in Detroit last year was a simple matter of not having enough talent.Specifically, Mayhew says, when he took over control of a teams that had been built by previous team President Matt...
Detroit Lions Links: Bears, Lions desperate while Packers, Vikings still rule roost in NFC North
The teams that make the most noise in March are usually the ones making the least noise come January, says one Green Bay columnist. Check out today's Lions links:
Lions GM Martin Mayhew watches Oklahoma State's Russell Okung at pro day
STILLWATER, Okla. — Russell Okung got a chance to finish what he started at the NFL combine.
Tim Twentyman: Lions cleaning up messy roster with key acquisitions
The Lions have made a few mistakes over the years on player personnel decisions. No one knows that better than second-year Lions general manager Martin Mayhew.
New Lions CB Jonathan Wade says he'll fight for starting job
New Lions cornerback Jonathan Wade says he'll accept any role he's given to help make Detroit a winner. He doesn't want it to be assumed, however, that he's destined to be a backup.
Bears cut RB Kevin Jones
CHICAGO — Injury-plagued former Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones has been released by the Chicago Bears.
Extra points: Experts say Lions will pick Oklahoma State OT Russell Okung
Remember when the NFL draft was supposed to be a slam-dunk?
Lions' Mayhew scouts DT Gerald McCoy
The Lions are getting another look at prospects for the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. General manager Martin Mayhew attended Oklahoma's pro day Tuesday with many other NFL officials, including Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo, whose team holds the No. 1 pick.
Lions GM Martin Mayhew likes to deal
When you're the worst team in the league -- or close to it, as the Lions have been -- the options tend to be limited in free agency.
Bears release RB Jones
In a move that has yet to be officially announced, the Bears have reportedly released veteran RB Kevin Jones. Considered more expendable after the team’s signing last Friday of free agent Chester Taylor, Jones was a nonfactor for the Bears in 2009 after tearing ligaments...
Detroit Lions Links: Price is right for Chris Houston
The risk-to-reward ratio in acquiring the young cornerback from Atlanta is heavily in Detroit's favor. Check out today's Lions links:
Patriots re-sign Leigh Bodden for four years; Chiefs land RB Thomas Jones
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have re-signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal.
Lions' Martin Mayhew watches Gerald McCoy at Oklahoma's pro day
The Detroit Lions are getting another look at prospects for the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft.
Tim Twentyman: Look for Lions to get their running back in draft
Six running backs ran a 4.49 40-yard dash or lower at the NFL scouting combine last month, led by California's Jhavid Best (4.35) and Clemson's C.J. Spiller (4.37).
Photo gallery: Post-combine look at whom the Lions might draft
We take our best guess at whom the Lions will take with the Nos. 2 and 34 picks in April's NFL draft. The players are ordered roughly in terms of likelihood they'll become Lions.
Lions cut Jared DeVries, Dewayne White before roster bonuses kick in
DeVries, who recently was released, was due a $400,000 bonus; White, who was cut Monday, was due a $1 million bonus.
Lions close to deal for Chris Houston, sign Jonathan Wade
Both players are three-year veterans and Houston is expected to start.
Lions aren't interested in Lito Sheppard after all
An eight-year veteran, Sheppard spent his first seven seasons with Philadelphia before joining the Jets last season.
Falcons finalize Chris Houston trade
As expected, the Atlanta Falcons have traded cornerback Chris Houston to the Lions.The Falcons announced the trade moments ago.The Falcons have received in exchange the Lions' sixth-round pick. Also, the two teams will flip flop draft picks in the fifth...
Metro & state: Ex-Lions assistant Phil Snow joins EMU
Eastern Michigan has hired former Lions assistant coach Phil Snow to be the Eagles' defensive coordinator, EMU head coach Ron English announced Monday. Snow, 54, coached the Lions' linebackers in 2005-08. He also has served as an assistant coach at the University of...
Sports med. expert: NFL lags on concussions
Lions tight end Casey Fitzsimmons and long snapper Don Muhlbach suffered concussions last season, and the NFL this off-season announced stricter guidelines on allowing players to return from concussions. Dr. Eric Braverman, a neurologist and sports medicine expert at New York...
Wade lands with Lions
Cornerback Jonathan Wade is the latest addition to the Detroit Lions, according to a league source.Wade lasted only three seasons in St. Louis despite getting taken in the third round of the 2007 draft. Wade has plenty of speed and...