Author: Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center, said she believes researchers are close to being able to diagnose CTE in the living

Detroit Lions DB Saivion Smith suffered a neck injury Sunday against the New England Patriots and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.

Detroit Lions coaches scripted practice Monday, but were not on the field as players led their teammates through drills.

The Detroit Lions snapped the NFL’s longest preseason losing streak Saturday, winning an exhibition game for the first time since Aug. 24, 2018.

A key backup for most of his four seasons with Detroit Lions, Tyrell Crosby could be forced to retire after undergoing surgery last December

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah sought advice through Instagram from NBA players John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins after his 2021 Achilles injury.

Dan Campbell said he prefers 1 p.m. games for Detroit Lions because they give him extra time to start preparing for the next week’s opponent

David Ojabo suffered a torn Achilles at his pro day, but the Michigan standout still could hear his name called as early as Thursday in the NFL draft.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said sustained success in the NFL can be achieved even without an upper-echelon quarterback.

The Detroit Lions tried to keep Jarrad Davis last spring, but were “priced out” of the market when he signed with the New York Jets for $5.5 million.