Dave Birkett
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Detroit Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. 4x Michigan Sportswriter of the Year.
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Full Lions injury report. Aidan Hutchinson with an elbow
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Full Lions injury report. Aidan Hutchinson with an elbow
The Lions have also started DE Marcus Davenport’s return to practice window.
Lions getting healthy at the right time
Lions getting healthy at the right time
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Lions have also started DE Marcus Davenport’s return to practice window.
Lions getting healthy at the right time
Lions getting healthy at the right time
Lions start CB DJ Reed’s return to practice window
November 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Lions start CB DJ Reed’s return to practice window
No Kerby Joseph or Terrion Arnold at Lions practice today. Arnold still in concussion protocol.
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
No Kerby Joseph or Terrion Arnold at Lions practice today. Arnold still in concussion protocol.
Dan Campbell loves playing in Philadelphia, and it started that first game when he almost got doused with tobacco spit. The Lions coach is 'fired up' to face the Eagles on the road this week www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell loves playing in Philadelphia, even if he almost got doused with tobacco spit
Lions visit Eagles on Sunday night in Week 11 in a battle of two of the NFC's best in what will be Dan Campbell's first visit to Philly as head coach.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Dan Campbell loves playing in Philadelphia, and it started that first game when he almost got doused with tobacco spit. The Lions coach is 'fired up' to face the Eagles on the road this week www.freep.com/story/sports...
Rams and Seahawks are probably the 2 best teams in the NFC right now. Lions have looked better than the Eagles and Packers most of the year, regardless of records and what happened in Week 1. I had Lions and Ravens in the Super Bowl before the season, still think there's a good chance that happens
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Rams and Seahawks are probably the 2 best teams in the NFC right now. Lions have looked better than the Eagles and Packers most of the year, regardless of records and what happened in Week 1. I had Lions and Ravens in the Super Bowl before the season, still think there's a good chance that happens
Detroit Lions re-sign 6th-round pick Ahmed Hassanein to practice squad; Hassanein is an international exemption, giving the Lions an extra PS spot www.freep.com/story/sports...
Detroit Lions re-sign 6th-round pick Ahmed Hassanein to practice squad
The Detroit Lions waived Ahmed Hassanein with an injury settlement at the 53-man roster cut deadline in August.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Detroit Lions re-sign 6th-round pick Ahmed Hassanein to practice squad; Hassanein is an international exemption, giving the Lions an extra PS spot www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell's decision to take over play-calling about maximizing Lions' Super Bowl window, winning big now www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell's decision to take over play-calling maximizes Lions' Super Bowl window
Dan Campbell left the door open for John Morton to handle resume play-calling duties for Detroit Lions later this year or next season.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Dan Campbell's decision to take over play-calling about maximizing Lions' Super Bowl window, winning big now www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell did what he had to do to jumpstart the Detroit Lions' sluggish offense. On why the Lions coach stripped an offensive coordinator of play calling duties for the second time in five years and what it means for his team's Super Bowl chances www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell on OC John Morton's role with Detroit Lions: 'Vital' part of coaching staff
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said deposed play-caller and offensive coordinator John Morton remains a "vital" part of the coaching staff.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Dan Campbell did what he had to do to jumpstart the Detroit Lions' sluggish offense. On why the Lions coach stripped an offensive coordinator of play calling duties for the second time in five years and what it means for his team's Super Bowl chances www.freep.com/story/sports...
Detroit Lions OL bounces back amid more injuries vs Commanders: No sacks, no TFLs allowed www.freep.com/story/sports...
Detroit Lions OL bounces back amid more injuries vs Commanders
Graham Glasgow and Penei Sewell left Sunday's win with injuries but returned, and the Detroit Lions cruised on offense vs Commanders in Week 10.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Detroit Lions OL bounces back amid more injuries vs Commanders: No sacks, no TFLs allowed www.freep.com/story/sports...
Video: Dan Campbell explains why he took over offensive play calling for the Lions www.freep.com/videos/sport...
Dan Campbell explains decision to take over Lions play-calling from John Morton
Dan Campbell explains decision to take over Detroit Lions play-calling on offense after 44-22 win over Washington Commanders, Nov. 9, 2025.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Video: Dan Campbell explains why he took over offensive play calling for the Lions www.freep.com/videos/sport...
Dan Campbell said he took over offensive play-calling duties in the Lions' 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell's big decision helps Lions dominate slumping Commanders, 44-22
Detroit Lions scored on first 8 possessions with Dan Campbell appearing to call plays, Jahmyr Gibbs scored 3 TDs vs Washington Commanders in Week 10.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Dan Campbell said he took over offensive play-calling duties in the Lions' 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell made his presence felt on the Lions offense, and his big decision leads to a dominant 44-22 win over the slumping Commanders in a revenge game from last year's playoffs www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell's big decision helps Lions dominate slumping Commanders, 44-22
Detroit Lions scored on first 8 possessions with Dan Campbell appearing to call plays, Jahmyr Gibbs scored 3 TDs vs Washington Commanders in Week 10.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Dan Campbell made his presence felt on the Lions offense, and his big decision leads to a dominant 44-22 win over the slumping Commanders in a revenge game from last year's playoffs www.freep.com/story/sports...
5 possessions, 5 scores for the Lions. 32-10. 12:06 left in the third quarter.
November 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
5 possessions, 5 scores for the Lions. 32-10. 12:06 left in the third quarter.
Anthony Lynn, after the Lions stripped him of play calling in 2021: Dan Campbell "wanted to communicate with the quarterback and only one person can do that, so he’s got the headset and I will call plays. I’ll call it through him, and I’ll assist him and do whatever he wants me to do.”
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Anthony Lynn, after the Lions stripped him of play calling in 2021: Dan Campbell "wanted to communicate with the quarterback and only one person can do that, so he’s got the headset and I will call plays. I’ll call it through him, and I’ll assist him and do whatever he wants me to do.”
Lions CB Terrion Arnold out for the game with a brain injury
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Lions CB Terrion Arnold out for the game with a brain injury
From the Fox broadcast, Megan Olivi said Dan Campbell said they just wanted to mix things up and that everyone is still involved in the offense.
November 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
From the Fox broadcast, Megan Olivi said Dan Campbell said they just wanted to mix things up and that everyone is still involved in the offense.
The Lions lead 25-10 at halftime, with Dan Campbell apparently on the headset with Jared Goff.. That's more points than they scored in each of their past three games (24, 24, 17).
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The Lions lead 25-10 at halftime, with Dan Campbell apparently on the headset with Jared Goff.. That's more points than they scored in each of their past three games (24, 24, 17).
The showed Trump on the big screen. Mixed reaction from fans. Lots of cheers, right in front of us in the stands many middle fingers and thumbs down, too
November 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The showed Trump on the big screen. Mixed reaction from fans. Lots of cheers, right in front of us in the stands many middle fingers and thumbs down, too
That'll be the first question after the game. He certainly looks more invovled, whatever the role.
Announcers claiming dan is calling the plays today..r u seeing the same thing?
November 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
That'll be the first question after the game. He certainly looks more invovled, whatever the role.
Graham Glasgow the latest Lions' OL down on the field. He walks off under his own power. Trystan Colon in the game at center.
November 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Graham Glasgow the latest Lions' OL down on the field. He walks off under his own power. Trystan Colon in the game at center.
Challenge successful. That's a catch for Kalif Raymond.
November 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Challenge successful. That's a catch for Kalif Raymond.
Lions doing what they want against the Commanders, Jahmyr Gibbs having his way on this drive. Lions up 20-3, PAT pending.
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Lions doing what they want against the Commanders, Jahmyr Gibbs having his way on this drive. Lions up 20-3, PAT pending.
And he is. Penei Sewell back for the Lions.
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
And he is. Penei Sewell back for the Lions.
Penei Sewell looks like he's ready to come back in the game. Got his knee wrapped, per the broadcast.
November 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Penei Sewell looks like he's ready to come back in the game. Got his knee wrapped, per the broadcast.