Tag: Lions

Lions tab Caldwell as head coach

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Allen Park, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Lions hired Jim Caldwell as their next head coach Tuesday following a two-week search to find a replacement for the fired Jim Schwartz. Caldwell had a successful two-year run as the head coach […]

Jeffery replaces Megatron on Pro Bowl roster

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Lake Forest, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has been added the 2014 Pro Bowl roster, replacing the injured Calvin Johnson, who is unable to participate due to injury. Jeffery will be making his first career Pro […]

Extra Points: Lions focus on fixing Stafford

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Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The current unemployment rate in Detroit is a staggering 17.7 percent, but if you scan the help-wanted section, you’ll find a high-profile opening for a mechanic. The Detroit Lions need one to fix quarterback Matthew Stafford. […]

Schwartz gets the axe in Detroit

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Allen Park, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Lions fired coach Jim Schwartz on Monday following a late-season meltdown Detroit had a 6-3 record following a win in Chicago on Nov. 10, but lost six of its last seven games to […]

Lions WR Johnson out for finale

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Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson will miss Detroit’s season finale against the Minnesota Vikings due to a nagging knee/ankle issue. Johnson missed time at practice this week because of the injury, which has limited him over […]

Lions WR Johnson misses practice

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Allen Park, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was held out of practice on Thursday, due to a nagging knee/ankle issue. Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said that a decision on whether or not the club’s leading […]

Lions put TE Pettigrew on IR

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Allen Park, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Lions have placed tight end Brandon Pettigrew on injured reserve due to a sprained left ankle. He finished the season with 41 receptions for 416 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions, who were […]

Lions’ Johnson active for game vs. Giants

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Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson will play in Sunday’s game against the New York Giants after being listed questionable for the contest due to a knee injury. Several media reports Sunday morning had stated that […]

Calvin Johnson questionable vs. Giants

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Allen Park, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Johnson, who is dealing with a knee injury that caused him to miss one game earlier this […]

Odd Man Rush: Snow gives way to Shady in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Having played his college ball at the University of Pittsburgh before getting selected in the second round of the 2009 draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, one would assume that LeSean McCoy has seen his fair share […]