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Lions OC Ben Johnson talks to Bears about head coach job
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, one of the hottest candidates on the 2025 head coaching circuit, interviewed for the Chicago Bears' top job, the team announced Saturday.,Johnson, 38, interviewed with the New England Patriots on Friday, and NFL.com reported that he's also spoken with...

Jaguars interview Lions DC Aaron Glenn for head coach vacancy
The Jacksonville Jaguars have interviewed Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their head coaching vacancy, the team confirmed Saturday.,The team is searching for a replacement for Doug Pederson, who was fired Monday after the Jaguars finished 4-13 in his third season with the club.,G...

Lions expect RB David Montgomery back for playoff run
The Detroit Lions plan for running back David Montgomery to be back for their first playoff game in the NFC divisional round.,Asked Tuesday whether he expected Montgomery (knee) to be ready to play next week, normally fiery head coach Dan Campbell kept it short and said, "I do.",Montgomery injured t...

Lions pummel Vikings, snag No. 1 seed in NFC for first time
Jahmyr Gibbs had 170 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns and the host Detroit Lions pulled away for a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history.,Jared Goff completed 27 of 33 passes for 231 yards, one...

Lions activate LB Alex Anzalone, WR/PR Kalif Raymond off IR
The Detroit Lions activated linebacker Alex Anzalone off injured reserve on Saturday and the standout team captain will return for Sunday's NFC showdown against the Minnesota Vikings.,Anzalone broke his left forearm in a game against the Jacksonville in Week 11 and has missed the past six games.,Det...

Lions LB Alex Anzalone (arm) could be activated for Vikings' showdown
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone was listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC showdown for the Minnesota Vikings and could be activated off injury reserve this week.,Anzalone broke his left forearm in a game against the Jacksonville in Week 11 and has missed the past six games.,Anzalone, a team...

Lions beat 49ers as showdown with Vikings awaits
Jared Goff threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns and the Detroit Lions defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 40-34, at Santa Clara, Calif., on Monday night.,Jameson Williams scored two touchdowns for Detroit (14-2) but the game had no bearing on the playoff picture. The Lions' home game against Minne...

Lions prepare for NFC Championship rematch vs. banged-up 49ers
The Detroit Lions will know how meaningful their matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night will carry before they step on the field.,If Minnesota defeats Green Bay on Sunday, the Lions will still have to beat the Vikings in the regular-season finale to take the NFC North and gain the top ...

QB Teddy Bridgewater to unretire, rejoin Lions
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Detroit Lions, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Thursday.,Bridgewater, 32, appeared in one game (three snaps) for the Lions last season. He announced his retirement in February and spent the 2024 season coaching his alma mater Miami...

Lions back in win column, hand Bears ninth straight loss
Jared Goff passed for 336 yards and three touchdowns and Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 109 yards and a score to boost the visiting Detroit Lions to a 34-17 victory against the skidding Chicago Bears on Sunday.,Detroit (13-2) stayed atop the NFC standings and established a franchise record for victories wh...

Report: Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) may suit up in playoffs
There's hope in Detroit that injured Lions running back David Montgomery, who suffered a torn MCL in his right knee on Sunday, could return in the postseason, ESPN reported Thursday.,Montgomery had been ruled out for the season on Monday and slated for surgery, but for now, he won't be placed on inj...

Frustrated Bears stumble into rematch with unbowed Lions
The Detroit Lions have lost four of their past six road games against the Chicago Bears and arguably enter their Sunday visit to Chicago in a precarious position despite their perch atop the NFC.,That's because Detroit (12-2) knows injuries about as well as it does victories, even if Chicago's exten...

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson chasing goal of Super Bowl return
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson plans to be on the field with his teammates and recovered from surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula if Detroit can reach the Super Bowl in February.,Hutchinson made the self-assessment on "The Squeeze" podcast, detailing his push to ready his body to re...

Dan Campbell: Loss 'exactly what Lions needed' to flush 'filet' mindset
Contrary to near-unanimous NFL coaching opinion, maybe there is such a thing as a good loss. ,Lions coach Dan Campbell was open to considering the merit of a quality defeat based largely on the timing of Detroit dropping Sunday's game to the Buffalo Bills, 48-42, to snap an 11-game winning streak th...

Lions RB David Montgomery out for season after MCL surgery
Lions running back David Montgomery will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn MCL in his right knee.,Detroit was devastated by injuries on Sunday in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. ,Montgomery finished the game and was scheduled for more detailed testing on Monday that revealed the tear. Mont...

Reports: Lions RB David Montgomery (MCL) could miss rest of season
Lions running back David Montgomery could be in jeopardy of missing the rest of the season with a torn MCL in his right knee, according to multiple reports. ,Detroit was devastated by injuries on Sunday in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. ,Montgomery finished the game but is scheduled for more det...

Two more Lions defensive starters out for rest of season
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill tore his ACL in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills while starting cornerback Carlton Davis III broke his jaw and will be sidelined for at least six weeks, multiple outlets reported Monday. ,Further, top special teams player and backup defensive back Khail ...

Big day by Josh Allen helps Bills tame Lions
Josh Allen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two more and the visiting Buffalo Bills halted Detroit's franchise-record 11-game winning streak with a 48-42 victory over the Lions on Sunday.,Allen, who has 10 total touchdowns in the last two games, passed for 362 yards and rushed for 68 yards. ...

Bills without S Taylor Rapp, Damar Hamlin vs. Lions
Buffalo Bills safeties Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp, who were questionable for the road game against the Detroit Lions, were on the inactive list Sunday.,Hamlin (back, ribs) and Rapp (neck, shoulder) were limited at practice this week. Tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), who hasn't played since Nov. 10...

Lions, Bills go at it in battle of top offenses
It would not come as a big surprise if Buffalo and Detroit wound up facing each other in February.,When the two Super Bowl contenders match up at the Lions' home field on Sunday afternoon, the primary concern for the Bills will be getting their defense straightened out.,Buffalo had its seven-game wi...