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July 2008
- Army Orders Lions Rookie to Active Duty
  
  Detroit News | Jul 23, 08 10:31 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - West Point graduate Caleb Campbell—drafted in April by the Detroit Lions—has been ordered to put his pro football career on hold and report for military duty, the Detroit News reports. The Army abruptly changed its policy and told Campbell—a day before he was to report to training camp—that he must complete two years of active duty before playing ball. More »
April 2008
- Soldier to Serve His Country ... as a Linebacker
  
  Detroit Free Press | Apr 30, 08 9:46 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - If linebacker Caleb Campbell hadn't been picked up by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the NFL draft Sunday, he'd be suiting up for the battlefield, not the gridiron. Assuming he makes the team, Campbell, who graduates from the U.S. Military Academy May 31, will be allowed to replace five years' service by working as a recruiter and a reserve while playing, the Detroit Free Press reports. More »
March 2008
- Pacman To Become a Cowboy?
  
  Dallas Morning News | Mar 22, 08 5:18 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones may be set to become a Dallas Cowboy, a source tells the Dallas Morning News . The suspended Titans player has expressed a desire to play for the Cowboys, and his agent Manny Arora notes that "If Tennessee chooses not to have him on their roster next year, it's in their best interest to trade him." More »
February 2008
- NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents
  
  MSNBC | Feb 29, 08 12:23 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Free agents can mean the difference between a losing season and the Super Bowl. This year’s crop is wanting, but quality is available. Here’re 10 of the best: Patriot CB Asante Samuel: A playmaker Patriot WR Randy Moss: Stands pat? Bears LB Lance Briggs: Washington bound? Steelers OG Alan Faneca: Bear? Jet? Cardinal? Charger RB Michael Turner: In Tomlinson’s shadow More »
December 2007
- Lions Mail it In, Get Whipped by Green Bay
  
  Detroit Free Press | Dec 30, 07 7:14 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Green Bay played reserves for most of today's game against the Detroit Lions, a team the Packers have beaten every year at home since 1991. Brett Favre played long enough to throw a pair of TD passes in the 34-13 win. Detroit, reportedly planning to fire offensive coordinator Mike Martz, have lost seven of its final eight. Elsewhere: More »
- Detroit Lions to Can Martz
  
  Los Angeles Times | Dec 30, 07 6:25 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Mike Martz, the mind behind the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" early in this decade, will be fired as offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions following their game today at Green Bay, reports the Los Angeles Times. While expected to turn the Lions into the same high-powered attack crew as that in St. Louis, Martz sees his current squad at 19th in total offense. More »
- Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago
  
  Chicago Tribune | Dec 23, 07 7:30 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The host Chicago Bears hardly looked eliminated from the playoffs as they whipped Green Bay today, 35-7. The Packers entered the game fighting for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but left with no shot at that after giving up two interceptions and two blocked punts, reports the Chicago Tribune . The Bears' 11-minute, 18-play opening drive set the tone. Elsewhere: More »
- Romo, Cowboys Lay Egg Against Feisty Eagles
  
  Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 16, 07 8:04 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - As his girlfriend Jessica Simpson looked on, Tony Romo and the flashy Dallas offense sputtered at home against Philadelphia in a 10-6 upset. Romo had three picks and a grisly 36% completion rate; Terrell Owens caught just two passes. The loss dropped Dallas to 12-2, ostensibly tied with Green Bay for NFC home-field advantage. In the AFC: More »
- Comeback Cowboys Clinch NFC East
  
  Associated Press | Dec 9, 07 7:33 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter and won on Jason Witten's 16-yard TD catch with 18 seconds remaining, 28-27. Witten had fumbled near the goal line to kill a drive earlier in the quarter, but redeemed himself with the last of a career-high 15 catches. Tony Romo was cool under pressure in leading the winning drive. Elsewhere: More »
- Philly's Feeley Throws 4 INTs in Seattle Loss
  
  Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 2, 07 6:02 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Philadelphia Eagles, missing starting QB Donovan McNabb, nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback today after a 64-yard punt return by do-it-all running back Brian Westbrook. But Seattle linebacker Lofa Tatupu intercepted A.J. Feeley for the third time with seconds to go in the game sealing a 28-24 victory at Philadelphia, reports Philly.com. In other NFL action: More »
November 2007
- Favre Carves Up Lions for Thanksgiving
  
  Associated Press | Nov 22, 07 9:58 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Thanksgiving for Brett Favre was another career day in a surprising year filled with them; the signal-caller was 31-for-41 for 381 yards and three scores, at one point completing 20 straight passes. His fumble on the opening snap was his only gaffe, and even his opposite number conceded he was "the greatest ever." More »
- TO Plus Romo Deliver 'Skins 28-23 Loss
  
  Washington Post | Nov 19, 07 5:51 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Redskins were pushing for a comeback when Jason Campbell made his first big slip up of the game, getting picked off and letting the Cowboys stall the game at 28-23. Terrell Owens accounted for all of Dallas' touchdowns on four Tony Romo passes as the Cowboys improve to 9-1, reports the Washington Post. In other NFC action: More »
- Favre Hits 60K Mark in Romp
  
  Associated Press | Nov 11, 07 8:42 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Grizzled gunslinger Brett Favre became the second quarterback in history (after Dan Marino) to pass for 60,000 career yards as his Packers blew out the Vikings in Lambeau, 34-0. Favre had 351 yards and three touchdowns. Minnesota's rookie phenomenon Adrian Peterson was injured one week after his NFL-record 296-yard masterpiece. In other games: More »
October 2007
- Charlie Sanders to Receive Lions' Community Courage Award
  
  NFL | Oct 10, 07
  
  ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions will honor one of its own %u2013 Pro Football Hall of Famer Charlie Sanders %u2013 with the Community Courage Award at the 14th annual Detroit Lions Courage House Dinner, November 13, at Ford Field. The guest speaker that evening will be former Baltimore Colt and Lions%u2019 defensive lineman Joe Ehrmann. The dinner will benefit HAVEN, Oakland County%u2019s premier center for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Proceeds will target the center's child abuse prevention and treatment programs. Previous banquets...
- Coach Calling for Consistency
  
  NFL | Oct 8, 07
  
  ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Heading into a Week 6 bye, the Detroit Lions have won three games and lost two. In the Lions%u2019 three victories, the defense forced turnovers, stopped the run and pressured the opponent quarterback. Detroit combined for 11 sacks and held opponent lead runners to 4.6, 3.3 and 3.3 yards-per-carry, respectively, in wins at Oakland, against Minnesota and against Chicago. They were also plus-two in the turnover ratio. Offensively, the Lions found ways to win by moving the ball efficiently with the passing game while sprinkling in just enough of the running game to remain effective....
September 2007
- Eagles Soar Over Sleeping Lions Defense
  
  Associated Press | Sep 23, 07 8:29 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Eagles snapped both their surprise losing street and Detroit's suprise winning streak tonight, in an offensive supernova that included 42 points in the first half, a franchise record. Donovan McNabb eventually threw 21-for-26 to finish with 381 yards and 4 TDs, giving the beleaguered Eagles their first victory this season, 56-21. More »
August 2007
- Play Ball! Detroit Named Best Sports Town
  
  Sporting News | Aug 2, 07 10:22 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - After 9 years on the bench, Detroit has regained the coveted status of best sports city of the year, according to the Sporting News. The magazine weighed factors including won/loss records, championships, star players, and fan fervor. The Motor City (plus Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti) managed to overcome the performance of the atrocious Lions and depose Chicago for the crown. More »
July 2007
- Detroit Re-Signs DT Redding
  
  Detroit Free Press | Jul 17, 07 7:28 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Detroit re-signed Cory Redding yesterday, making him the NFL's highest-paid defensive tackle even though he's only played the position for 10 games. The Lions aggressively courted their franchise player before making a 7-year deal worth roughly $49 million. "I'm glad we got these numbers and all this stuff out of the way so I can focus on football," he said. More »