After dumping a disgruntled Titus Young, the Detroit Lions continued the housecleaning by cutting veterans Kyle Vanden Bosch and Stephen Peterman. Are they clearing space to re-sign Cliff Avril?

With football season nearing, Chad Reuter has his eyes on the stars of Saturday. Kicking off a 10-part series, here are the top defensive ends in college football, including LSU's Sam Montgomery.

Ndamukong Suh exploded onto the scene with 10 sacks as a rookie. The defensive tackle saw that number drop to four as a sophomore, but an ex-Lion expects Suh to return to his rookie form this year.

Willie Young took advantage of the gap left on the Lions' defense when Cliff Avril didn't show up to OTAs and got himself noticed by general manager Martin Mayhew.

Entering his third NFL season, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has not yet become a vocal leader, but he says it's one of his goals for 2012.

Drew Brees and Matt Forte have publicly expressed frustration over contract talks (or lack thereof), but Cliff Avril's taking a business approach in his negotiations with the Lions. Albert Breer reports.

What are the top tandems in the NFL today? Daniel Jeremiah identifies five offensive and five defensive duos tearing it up, including San Francisco's LB combo of NaVorro Bowman and Patrick Willis.

Lions take New Mexico State CB Green in 6th round

Lions trade up to take Albion CB Chris Greenwood

Lions draft Oklahoma LB Ronnell Lewis in 4th round

The Bills added Mario Williams and Mark Anderson to an improving defensive line that already includes Marcell Dareus and the always-underrated Kyle Williams. Does that make the Bills the best group in the entire league?

If the Detroit Lions want to keep playing with the big boys, they must do something about their defense, Elliot Harrison writes.

It's time to examine Tim Tebow's Lady Gaga-approved victory over the Steelers, the Giants' chances against the Packers, progress amid defeat in Detroit and J.J. Watt's sweet revenge on Andy Dalton.

Lions' Suh doesn't plan to let Saints win shootout

Lions have turned around under Mayhew, Schwartz

Flynn throws 6 TDs, Packers beat Lions 45-41

Lions can't stop Packers QB Flynn in 45-41 loss

While the Packers had very little trouble knocking off Detroit on Thanksgiving, QB Aaron Rodgers left with personal confirmation that Lions DE Kyle Vanden Bosch isn't playing with a full deck.