2008 — The Detroit Lions lose to the Green Bay Packers 31-21, making them the first team to go winless through a 16-game season. 2008 — The New England Patriots become the NFL’s first team with an 11-5 record to miss the playoffs since Denver in 1985 and the first since the NFL expanded to six playoff teams per conference in 1990.

The Detroit Lions announce that they’ve released linebacker David Long and re-sign wide receiver/returner Maurice Alexander to the practice squad.

the Detroit Lions made two roster changes. They waived linebacker David Long was waived, re-signed wide receiver Maurice Alexander to the practice squad. These moves are a good sign that the Lions ...

The Detroit Lions made a number of moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, including activating Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve.

The Detroit Lions made two roster moves on Tuesday. The team announced it released veteran linebacker David Long and re-signed wide receiver/kick returner Maurice Alexander to its practice squad.

Detroit also brought back wide receiver/kick returner Maurice Alexander to the practice squad. Projected return dates this season for Lions injured players

1944 — Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists to lead the ... 1952 — Doak Walker’s 67-yard third-quarter touchdown run leads the Detroit Lions to a 17-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns for the NFL championship. 1954 — Tony Trabert ...