Lions' defensive coordinator Joe Barry contends that the team's Tampa 2 defense isn't the reason for their dismal performance thus far.

The Lions were vague on Wednesday regarding free agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper, whom they met with earlier this week.

Veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper visited the Lions Tuesday morning and has initiated contract negotiations following a workout, according to an ESPN.

ESPN has reported that the Lions have yet to pay former president Matt Millen since he was fired in Septembe, and are trying to negotiate a buyout.

Deanna Favre has defended her husband in the wake of reports that he discussed Packers' game planning with the Lions earlier this season.

The Lions are in jeopardy of not selling out for the first time since before Ford Field opened in Detroit, a streak of 51 games.

The Lions brought free agent quarterback Tim Rattay, an eight-year NFL veteran, in for a workout on Tuesday.

ESPN recently sent out an internal memo saying that the rumor of Brett Favre disclosing inside information to the Lions about the Packers earlier this season shouldn't be reported on any of its networks.

Lions' Coach Rod Marinelli believes that the team's problems involve each and every player.

Eagles owner Joe Banner took a few shots at the Cowboys on Monday, saying that the team gave up too much in exchange for wide receiver Roy Williams last week.

Packers' cornerback Charles Woodson didn't hold back when commenting on reports that Brett Favre tipped the Lions off about Green Bay's offense before a Week 2 battle.

Fox's Jay Glazer claims that Brett Favre called the Lions prior to the team's Week 2 matchup with the Packers and gave them inside information on his former employers' offense, but NBC's Peter King says that the quarterback did nothing of the sort.

Many believe that Rod Marinelli will be the next coach to be fired in the NFL, but a number of Lions have come to his defense.

Lions quarterback Jon Kitna appears to have accepted his fate with the team and seems indifferent about the possibility of being released.

Jon Kitna said Wednesday the Lions wanted to replace him as their starting quarterback and used his back injury as a reason to make the change.

A couple of league sources have weighed in on the deal that sent Lions' receiver Roy Williams to the Dallas Cowboys for rounds first, third, and sixth draft picks.

The Dallas Cowboys completed a rare in-season trade for a former Pro Bowler when they acquired wide receiver Roy Williams from the Detroit Lions in exchange for first, third, and sixth round picks in 2009.

The Detroit Lions placed quarterback Jon Kitna on injured reserve list on Tuesday due to a back injury.

The Lions have traded WR Roy Williams to the Cowboys for a first, third and sixth round pick.

The Dallas Cowboys are discussing with the Detroit Lions a trade for wide receiver Roy Williams, a team source told ESPN.

Lions' Coach Rod Marinelli refused to comment on Jon Kitna's injured back and the team's quarterback situation on Monday citing the absence of their trainer.

Lions' quarterback Dan Orlovsky will get the first start of his professional career on Sunday against the Vikings.

Lions 'quarterback Jon Kitna is still doubtful for Sunday's game against the Vikings because of a sore back.

Lions' quarterback Dan Orlovsky could start for the team on Sunday against the Vikings if Jon Kitna isn't able to play because of a bad back.

Detroit Lions' Vice President Tom Lewand confirmed in a Booth Newspapers report on Wednesday night that an arbitrator ruled Charles Rogers has to give the Lions about $8.

Lions' cornerback Leigh Bodden was one of the last players to leave the locker room after the team's loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Lions' Coach Rod Marinelli plans to simplify the team's offense in the coming weeks as they attempt to rebound from their 0-4 start.

Receiver Roy Williams is frustrated by Detroit's ineffectiveness on offense but claims that he still wants to remain with the team.

Bears' running back Matt Forte narrowly missed being drafted by the Lions in this past April's NFL Draft.