Riley Reiff

BRIEF: National writer: Lions' Riley Reiff among five NFL O-linemen on the rise

2013-05-18 02:44:02

REIFF ON THE RISE? REIFF ON THE RISE? CBS Sports' Pat Kirwan ranked the NFL's offensive linemen for 2013, including five on the rise: MATT KALIL, LT, VIKINGS "He has already been to a Pro Bowl as a rookie, and by this time next year will be on the...

Ziggy Ansah becomes second first-rounder to sign; Lions have all rookies under contract

2013-05-10 08:14:02

The Detroit Lions announced that all their draft picks, including first-rounder Ziggy Ansah, have signed contracts before the start of rookie minicamp today. Sixth- and seventh-rounders Corey Fuller, Theo Riddick, Michael Williams and Brandon Hepburn...

Lions sign all their draft picks from sixth, seventh rounds

2013-05-09 02:44:01

Last year, the Detroit Lions had their entire draft class except first-round pick Riley Reiff under contract before the start of rookie minicamp. With salaries slotted under the new collective bargaining agreement, the Lions expect to have deals in...

BRIEF: Report: Tackle Winston Justice visiting Lions today

2013-05-08 08:14:02

Free agent tackle Winston Justice is scheduled to visit the Detroit Lions today, according to a tweet from Jason La Canfora of cbssports.com. The Dallas Cowboys also have been in contact with Justice, according to the report. Justice, 28, started 12...

Bears' NFC North rivals aren't standing still

2013-05-04 13:28:00

The Bears might have improved their pass protection in the NFL draft, but they might not have moved closer to winning the NFC North. The reason is each of their division rivals may have improved their pass rush. That's why the Bears' selection of Kyle...

Drew Sharp: Lions should have done more to get Denard Robinson

2013-04-28 00:00:00

DETROIT _ After the drafting comes the inevitable grading. As ridiculous as the practice of prognosticating who will go where and when, it's only matched in outrageousness with the instant determination of who "won" the draft. The purpose of the NFL...

Lions select speedy Slay, who has faulty knee

2013-04-27 00:04:02

DETROIT _ They took three cornerbacks in the middle rounds of last year's draft, but Lions general manager Martin Mayhew still considered that position a priority to upgrade entering this week. "We felt like if the right guy was there, one of the size...

NFL draft: Lions take speedy CB Darius Slay, who has creaky knee

2013-04-27 02:24:03

They took three cornerbacks in the middle rounds of last year's draft, but Lions general manager Martin Mayhew still considered that position a priority to upgrade entering this week. "We felt like if the right guy was there, one of the size guys was...

Gators DT Sharrif Floyd selected No. 23 by the Minnesota Vikings

2013-04-25 19:59:00

In the two months leading up to the NFL draft, Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd reached No. 1 on ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s Big Board. NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock rated Floyd the No. 2 player entering the draft. If...

Column: Area officials honored at Civic Arena Saturday

2013-02-24 22:14:00

Before I make my basketball predictions for upcoming boys’ and girls’ tournaments, here are some things I know: �More than 10,000 sports fans gathered in Aberdeen Saturday night to watch State B wrestling at Wachs Arena, Northern State...

Emery's master plan should start to unfold soon

2012-12-18 18:10:00

Phil Emery has spent so much of his NFL career in the shadows you can't help but wonder just what to expect from him now that his time in the spotlight draws near. The Bears general manager, sold as a relentless man, finally will begin to unveil his...

Scoreboard: Dec. 26

2012-12-25 20:30:00

|TODAY| No Events � |TV SPORTS| Soccer—Premier League, Newcastle at Manchester United, 8:55 a.m. (ESPN2) College Football—Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, Western Kentucky vs. Central Michigan, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) NBA Basketball—...

If the Dolphins want Tannehill, they may have to move to get him. If not, they have plenty of other holes to fill.

2012-02-25 00:00:00

The Bills have been looking for a top left tackle for years. Can this nasty lineman be the guy?

2012-02-25 00:00:00

This is under the assumption Miami signs a quarterback in free agency. **Note that a coin flip decided whether the Panthers or Dolphins got the 8th overall draft pick and another coin flip will determine whether the Chiefs or Seahawks get the 11th pick.

2012-02-21 12:43:45