ALLEN PARK, Mich., Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Coach Rod Marinelli was fired by the Detroit Lions Monday after the team produced an NFL-record-worst 0-16 season.
DETROIT, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Matt Millen, whose team is an NFL-worst 31-84 since he took over the Lions, is reportedly out as president and general manager of the Detroit Lions.
ATLANTA, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Atlanta's Michael Turner ran for 220 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, leading the Falcons past the Detroit Lions 34-21.
OAKLAND, Calif., April 28 (UPI) -- The Oakland Raiders made two trade moves on NFL Draft day Saturday, getting wide receiver Mike Williams and quarterback Josh McCown from the Detroit Lions.
DETROIT, April 25 (UPI) -- The Detroit Lions Wednesday signed three free agents -- cornerback Keith Smith and wide receivers Marcus Robinson and Cliff Russell -- to one-year deals.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Browns won a coin flip for the right to select third in this year's NFL draft, while regulating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the fourth spot.
ALLEN PARK, Mich., Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The Detroit Lions Tuesday placed talented rookie wide receiver Charles Rogers on injured reserve with a broken right collarbone.
DETROIT, July 26 (UPI) -- The NFL has fined Detroit Lions president Matt Millen $200,000 for not interviewing minority candidates before hiring Coach Steve Mariucci.
DETROIT, June 28 (UPI) -- Veteran cornerback Eric Davis Friday joined his fourth NFL team when he signed with the Detroit Lions.
NEW YORK, April 20 (UPI) -- With the third selection, the Detroit Lions pulled off the first surprise of the NFL Draft Saturday by picking Oregon quarterback Joey Harrington.