Ex-Broncos running back gets tryout with Lions

Ex-Broncos running back Blake Watson had a tryout with the Lions.

2026 Lions season preview: Debating team's 3 biggest question marks

An optimist and a pessimist debate the biggest questions facing the Detroit Lions as the 2026 NFL season begins.
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Former Detroit Lions cornerback dies at age 40

Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith, who spent a few seasons with the Detroit Lions, has died at age 40. TMZ was the first ...

Former Broncos, Lions Cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. Dies By Suicide At Age 40 After Emotional Farewell Message

Former NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. has died by suicide at 40, prompting tributes and highlighting mental health issues among athletes. Smith was a standout at Wake Forest and played for the Broncos ...

Former Broncos DB Alphonso Smith dead at 40

Former Broncos cornerback Alphonso Smith died at age 40 after a dismaying final post on social media.

NFC North predictions: Did Super Bowl window close on Lions, or will they bounce back?

Previewing the Lions, Packers, Bears and Vikings in the NFC North division ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Who will come out on ...