Lions head coach Dan Campbell said things were trending the right way for tight end Sam LaPorta to play in this weekend’s game against the Colts and Wednesday’s injury report reflects that.

This would actually be a perfect fit for Ben Johnson if he decides to take a head coaching gig.

Melifonwu (ankle/finger) was activated on Monday, only to land back on injured reserve on Tuesday in an expected, procedural move.

The Detroit Lions added pass rusher Za’Darius Smith at the trade deadline. In his first game in the Motor City, Smith led the Lions with four QB pressures.

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will again be a popular head coaching candidate, and a sneaky potential opening could appeal to him a lot.

More bad injury news for the Lions: Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu has a new injury that will hold him out for ‘a while.’

It’s hard to find anything negative to say about Detroit’s showing in its 52-6 win over the Jaguars.

Goff recaps dominant performance against Jacksonville Jaguars.