Just what the Detroit Lions didn't need ... but that's another devastating injury for an already-battered defense. Pat O'Connor, a former Eastern Michigan standout who has been playing a bigger role since the team lost star rusher Alim McNeill, was ...

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has heard all the praise for Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and is slightly irritated seeing his hometown team enjoy so much success.

Rookie linebacker Jordan Magee (hamstring) is out, something coach Dan Quinn foreshadowed Monday. A couple of special teams players, linebacker Mykal Walker (illness) and rookie tight end Colson Yankoff (hamstring), are questionable.

The Raiders' star defensive end grew up a Lions fan and after years of misery the team is finally good now that he's a Raider.

Also missing from practice were cornerback Ennis Rakestraw (hamstring/illness) and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor (calf). Rakestraw had his 21-day return window last week, so missing back-to-back practices isn’t the best sign.

On a Friday episode of Good Morning Football, Lapeer native and Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby discussed the Lions' remarkable turnaround under head coach Dan Campbell.

The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler when they host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round on Saturday night.

First-year Lions guard Kevin Zeitler exited ... but that's another devastating injury for an already-battered defense. Pat O'Connor, a former Eastern Michigan standout who has been playing a ...

Starting right guard Kevin Zeitler has been ruled out for Saturday night’s divisional-round showdown against the Washington Commanders. Zeitler suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran lineman did not practice this week, sticking to treatment and rest.

The Lions are prepared to be without starting guard Kevin Zeitler in Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Commanders.

The Lions ruled offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O'Connor out for Saturday's game. Rookie Christian Mahogany is expected to start in Zeitler's place. Ennis Rakestraw, who has been on injured reserve since Week 12, is officially questionable.