Comment rebuttal: NFL has treated cheating different than personal misconduct
In response to my blog today about the suspension of Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand, there were a lot of comments that suggested I was way off base.
Matt Stafford confident and in charge for Lions camp opener
It's been a long time since the Lions' starting quarterback was this clearly, this permanently defined on the first day of training camp.
Louis Delmas among six Lions to miss camp opener, but all expected to be back soon
Jim Schwartz said the team was being cautious with Delmas, who's still recovering from the hurt groin he had in minicamp.
Report: Suh expected to sign on Saturday
The only remaining unsigned player in the top-five overall picks could put pen to paper later today.The Detroit Free Press reports that Ndamukong Suh and the Lions are closing in on a deal. The Lions expect a deal on Saturday. ...
No surprise: Sam Bradford and Gerald McCoy sign before Lions' Ndamukong Suh
Now that the No. 1 and No. 3 overall draft picks have inked their deals, it should be a very short time before Suh gets under contract with the Lions.
NFL's suspension of Lions president Tom Lewand is inconsistent and too severe
Lewand was suspended for 30 days for a drunken-driving arrest, while New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick -- the mastermind behind Spygate -- faced no suspension.
Talks still under way on Suh deal with Lions
Lions president Tom Lewand addressed the media briefly during the team's first workout Saturday to say that he and the agents for first-round draft pick Ndamukong Suh are still talking and still focused on getting a deal done as quickly as possible.
7 missing as Lions first training camp practice begins
Allen Park -- The Lions are on the field for their first training camp practice at the Allen Park facility, but there are six players missing besides the unsigned Ndamukong Suh.
Ndamukong Suh insists reporting to Lions' camp not an issue
Ndamukong Suh sounded confident he wouldn't be a holdout after the Detroit Lions drafted him No. 2 overall in April. When the topic was raised again last month, he insisted that reporting to training camp on time wouldn't be an issue.
Lions, Suh trying to work out deal as camp starts
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions have opened training camp without Ndamukong Suh.
Source: Detroit Lions expect Ndamukong Suh signing today
The Lions are closing in on a deal and expect to sign defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh today, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.
Lions still working on deal with DT Suh
The Detroit Lions have opened training camp without NdamukongSuh.
Lions still working on deal with DT Suh
The Detroit Lions have opened training camp without Ndamukong Suh. The Lions practiced Saturday afternoon while team officials and Suh's agents, Eugene Parker and Roosevelt Barnes, worked on reaching a contract agreement. "I just got off the phone with those guys a minute ago," Lions president...
Lions leader Lewand suspended, fined by league for DWI arrest
The NFL suspended Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand for 30 days and fined him $100,000 on Friday for violating its personal-conduct policy.
Lions sign first-round pick Jahvid Best as training camp opens
Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is Detroit's only unsigned rookie, but Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't worried.
Lions sign RB Best to five-year deal, hope to lock up Suh soon
While the Detroit Lions reached a five-year contract agreement with running back Jahvid Best -- the 30th overall pick -- late Friday night, they haven't signed their top choice, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
Lions president Tom Lewand suspended 30 days, fined $100,000 by NFL for drunken-driving arrest
Lions owner William Clay Ford said Lewand continues to have his full support.
'Jeopardy' contestants not aware of Lions' losing ways
Guess the Lions' postseason blues of the last half-century are not as well known as one might think. Or maybe these players are simply not sports fans.
Lions owner William Clay Ford maintains support of Tom Lewand
Lions president Tom Lewand will miss the first two games of the season and essentially will have nothing to do with the team once his 30-day suspension begins Aug. 25.
Lions QB Matthew Stafford stands out in off-season
Jim Schwartz said the biggest improvement has been at quarterback. Matthew Stafford is entering his second year.
NFL suspends Lions president 30 days, with $100,000 fine
League observers closely have been, well, observing the manner in which the league office would handle the recent DUI arrest and guilty plea of Lions president Tom Lewand. Some were concerned that a double standard applies, with the NFL more...
Report: Lions reach agreement with Jahvid Best
ALLEN PARK -- Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with first-round draft pick Jahvid Best....
Lions get one of their first-rounders under contract
Though it may be a while until the Lions strike a deal with the second overall pick in the draft, they've wrapped up negotiations with their second first-rounder.Per a league source, the Lions have agreed to terms with running back...
Ndamukong Suh, Lions still haven't reached deal
Suh -- arguably the best player in the 2010 draft -- is now in a position where the market is set and a deal should be done with the Lions fairly soon.
Lions president Tom Lewand suspended 30 days, fined $100K by NFL
Lewand has been notified of the suspension and fine for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy following his OWI (operating a vehicle while impaired) conviction.