In 2016, the Detroit Lions selected RB Dwayne Washington in the final round of the NFL Draft. From 2016-2017, Washington played in 17 games (2 starts) for the Lions, rushing for 309 yards and a touchdown. On September 1, Washington was waived by the Lions and then signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad … Read more
[tps_title][/tps_title] The Detroit Lions are currently sitting with a 5-4 record through the first 10 weeks of the 2017 NFL season. This puts them only one game behind the Seattle Seahawks for the last playoff spot in the NFC. The Lions have enough talent on offense to carry the team to the playoffs for the … Read more
The Detroit Lions head into New Orleans for a matchup with the Saints (1:00 PM, FOX) while looking to get back on track from last week’s disappointing loss to Carolina. Ahead of this afternoon’s tilt, the team has released the injury report, and it isn’t looking pretty for Detroit. Among the inactives today include Kenny Golladay, … Read more
This coming Sunday, the Detroit Lions will welcome the Carolina Panthers to Ford Field in a matchup between what looks to be two of the better teams in the NFC. If the Lions want to move to 4-1 on the season, they will have to do so short-handed as rookie wide receiver Kenny Golladay, linebacker Paul … Read more
One of the positions Lions fans will be keeping their eye on very closely this weekend in their second preseason game against the Jets, and especially all season long, is the running backs. Ameer Abdullah is entering the third season of his four-year rookie contract. So far, his career has been less than the Lions … Read more
One of the biggest criticisms of the Detroit Lions 2017 draft class is that they didn’t select a runningback. The Lions had a chance at landing some of the top backs in the class, but decided the current crop of Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick, Zach Zenner, and Dwayne Washington are more than serviceable. Or maybe not. Yahoo! … Read more
With the fog of the Detroit Lions 2016 season starting to clear up, it’s now time to look back at it all. We assign a grade to every NFL draft selection in Bob Quinn’s first year as general manager. His total final grade will be revealed at the end. [GRADING SCALE: A+ thru F]
Lions running back Ameer Abdullah, who spent the majority of the season on the sidelines with torn ligaments in his foot, expects to be ready to go by the time the team takes the field in the coming spring. Abdullah said he expects to be full go by the start of spring ball — Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) … Read more
Likely the biggest game of the year for both the Lions and the New York Giants, the Lions will head into battle without running back Theo Riddick for the second straight week as he nurses a wrist injury. Notably joining Riddick on the inactive list are center Travis Swanson (concussion), and newly signed defensive end Corey Lemonier. Here is … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, the Lions have announced that running back Theo Riddick will not play today against the Chicago Bears. Linebacker DeAndre Levy will be active for today’s game. DeAndre Levy is action, Theo Riddick is not. — Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) December 11, 2016 Also missing today’s game will be wide receiver TJ Jones, linebacker Thurston Armbrister, and … Read more
When Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah went down with a foot injury in week two, it was widely assumed that his season was over. The team released very few details on the extent of the injury, but he underwent surgery the week of the injury, and was subsequently placed on injured reserve. Linebacker Jon Bostic, also on … Read more
Injured Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is unlikely to return to the Lions this season. Ameer Abdullah's season appears to be nearing an official end https://t.co/gbXtXfC6A0 pic.twitter.com/HASELeHJXb — kyle meinke (@kmeinke) November 3, 2016 Abdullah, who has been on the shelf since injuring ligaments in his foot during Week 2 against Tennessee, led the … Read more
Dwayne Washington was reported healthy on the latest depth chart for the Detroit Lions. However, the team reported this morning that he will not play this afternoon. Today's #Lions inactives for #DETvsHOU Darius SlayDwayne WashingtonDeAndre LevyAnthony ZettelCorey RobinsonCole WickHaloti Ngata — Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 30, 2016 Starter Theo Riddick will still get the majority of carries. Look for Zach Zenner … Read more
Luckily for the Detroit Lions, quarterback Matthew Stafford has been able to carry a team riddled with notable injuries the last few weeks. It would appear that the Lions are about to get a shot in the arm as a few key players dressed for Wednesday’s practice. Despite only being limited, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (shoulder), … Read more
DETROIT LIONS (3-3) @ Green Bay Packers (4-2) WHERE: Ford Field – Detroit, MI KICKOFF: 1:00 p.m. EST WEATHER: Dome TV/RADIO: WJBK-TV FOX 2/News Talk 760 | WJR-AM LINE: Detroit -1 – O/U 50 Injury Report Detroit Lions Robinson, Corey T Ankle Out Whitehead, Tahir LB Abdomen Questionable Ansah, Ezekiel DE Ankle Questionable Riddick, Theo RB Ankle Out Warford, Larry … Read more
With a tough task on their hands today against the Los Angeles Rams, the Lions are going to take on that task without one of their best inside offensive linemen. Larry Warford (hip) will sit today’s game out. Rookie Graham Glasgow will likely get the start in his place. Also inactive today is rookie running back Dwayne Washington, who is … Read more
