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Training camp opens today amid a great deal of optimism about the Lions' ability to produce points this season. But that added skill will be useless without a stable offensive line.

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.

The Lions have signed running back Jahvid Best, the second of their first round draft picks (No. 30 overall), to a five-year contract. Financial terms were not immediately disclosed.

Whenever there's a football category on Jeopardy, it's readily apparent that not everyone loves the NFL as much as you and me. Some contestants tend to celebrate this fact, as did Meg during a recent episode of the long-running quiz show this week.The cat…

This should be the most intriguing season of Lions football since the days of Barry Sanders, all because there are three difference-making players now on a team creeping toward contention: Matthew Stafford, a quarterback who is going to be one of the NFL'…

"If you were to rank them on our team, I think that linebacker and secondary -- if I was coming to watch practice -- I'd be watching the competition at those spots," coach Jim Schwartz said.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said the team hasn't made any final decisions on which players might begin training camp this weekend on the active/physically unable-to-perform list.

Tickets are not required for any of the open training camp practices, but the training camp facility can accommodate approximately 700 fans only, so access is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Tigers are trying to beat the odds. The Lions are trying to stop defying the odds. The Tigers have a chance, sure, partly because owner Mike Ilitch spends money. The Lions don't really have a chance, yet.

It's not your money. It's just your patience. But if you've waited this long for the Lions to land a defensive star with this much promise, what's a few more days, if that's what it takes?

Most of the food vendors at Metro Detroit's four major sports stadiums have been cited for critical safety violations -- including reports of roaches, employees not washing hands and food left at unsafe temperatures -- over the past year, according to a r…

Expect to see several players vying for playing time -- and several starting spots up for grabs.  With that in mind, here's a look at some of the intriguing battles to watch.

For that to be football in 2011, it appears the players are going to have to give up some of their piece of the $8 billion annual pie the NFL brings in. Under a deal agreed to in 2006, the players receive 60 percent of the revenues.

The Giants have agreed to terms with free-agent linebacker Keith Bulluck, who, at one time, was believed to be a potential target of the Lions.

The Lions are more interesting and potentially capable than they've been. They actually have legitimate NFL talent at several positions, and players and management are cautiously encouraged. But that's not saying a lot.

While the Lions' defensive line in 2009 was slightly improved over 2008, it still didn't make the grade. The run defense surrendered 127 rushing yards per game, ranking 25th in the NFL, and recorded 26 sacks (29th).

On this day, the former offensive lineman wore sunglasses and casual shoes, watching other kids sweat it out Friday during a free football camp in Detroit.

The results of an independent study commissioned by the NFL and the players' union show modern helmets perform better than those from a decade ago, though it stressed that no helmet can prevent concussions.

Ekejiuba didn't start a single game in his five years with the Oakland Raiders, but was an outstanding special teams performer and was an alternate for the 2009 Pro Bowl for his work on special teams.

The Lions have signed all of their draft picks except first-rounders Ndamukong Suh and Jahvid Best. But the Lions aren't the only one waiting to get first-round picks under contract.

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Smith ran for 18,355 yards in a 15-year career -- the highest rushing total in NFL history, bettering the 16,726 amassed by Walter Payton. It's a record some believe may never be surpassed.