Dave Birkett

dave birkett, detroit free press Za'Darius Smith practiced Friday with the Detroit Lions for the first time since his trade Tuesday from

Detroit Free Press Za'Darius Smith had to apologize. On Tuesday morning, a few hours before the NFL trade deadline, Smith made a

Detroit Free Press HOUSTON — Za'Darius Smith will get his bye week after all.

Detroit Free Press HOUSTON — Jared Goff became the 10 th Detroit Lions quarterback to throw five interceptions in a game but the

dave birkett, detroit free press HOUSTON – Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett highlights the best and worst performances of the Lions' 26-23 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday at NRG Stadium.

dave birkett, detroit free press Sam LaPorta injured his left shoulder in Sunday's comeback win over the Houston Texans , but Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is "hopeful" LaPorta won't miss more time with the injury.

Detroit Free Press Jake Bates is taking home hardware for the second time this year.

dave birkett, detroit free press Taylor Decker felt guilty watching the Detroit Lions dig themselves a big first-half hole in last week's win over the Houston Texans.

Derrick Barnes said he rode a stationary bike Wednesday for the first time since injuring his knee in a Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

dave birkett, detroit free press The Detroit Lions have the second-highest scoring offense in the NFL, but offensive coordinator Ben Johnson isn't happy with the way his group has played of late.