Author: Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions gave Calder Hodge, an honorary ESPY winner, his own locker at Ford Field Friday, and he got to meet his idol, Matthew Stafford.

Barry Sanders’ retirement came as a surprise to many Detroit Lions fans, but there were plenty of signs pointing to his abrupt departure.

A day after trading Michael Roberts to the New England Patriots, the tight end was returned to the Detroit Lions, who subsequently waived him.

Kevin Smith ran for 2,346 yards and 17 TDs in five seasons with the Detroit Lions. He’s now coaching running backs at Florida Atlantic.

The Detroit Lions are counting on both Darius Slay and Damon Harrison to play a major role on defense this fall.

Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay indicated Monday on Instagram Live that he will not be attending the Detroit Lions’ minicamp this week.

Detroit Lions forced Calvin Johnson to repay a seven-figure portion of his signing bonus when he retired after 2015 season.

Just two major American professional sports have gone longer than the Detroit Lions without advancing in the playoffs. Today marks 10,000 days.

Having to learn a new offense has helped take Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford’s mind off his wife Kelly’s recovery from brain surgery.

Kelly Stafford’s recovery from brain surgery is ‘right where the doctors want,’ Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford said.