The Detroit Lions made a minor roster move ahead of their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, signing running back Jacob Saylors and waiving tight end Luke Deal with an injury designation. Deal, a blocking tight end out of Auburn, signed with the Lions as a tryout player out of rookie minicamp.

Trey Lance will start for the LA Chargers in the NFL Hall of Fame Game vs the Lions. Here's what to know about his stats, contract and career.

Hendon Hooker looks markedly better than he did a year ago, when he still felt like a rookie after rehabbing from a torn ACL.

The Houston #Texans and the Detroit Lions are planning a joint practice ahead of their preseason game on Aug. 23, a source told the @HoustonChron. The details are still being ironed out.

Lions offensive coordinator John Morton delayed his vacation this year. No beaches, no trips to Cancun. He instead used his time to do what most offensive coordinators would rather be doing: locking themselves away and grinding tape. It’s what you’ll come to learn about Morton.

The Detroit Lions can't seem to break a certain cycle that they've been in, and it's happening all over again.