Lions fire GM Mayhew, president Lewand

The Lions have struggled on defense this season without their best player. Detroit is ranked 27th in overall defense and last in scoring defense at the halfway point of the season. Johnson, 26, is a former fourth-round pick by the Browns out of Nevada

DETROIT (CBS Detroit) Jim Caldwell blamed the media for negativity after another abysmal start to the season led to numerous editorials and public comments calling for the Lions to be sold away from the Ford family.

Brian Roberts is a Detroit Lions fan. He said so reluctantly, hesitant, resigned in front of his tall Bean Flicker beer on Thursday afternoon at Bailey's Sports Grille in Dearborn, saying, “I was born that way.” And throughout his life as a football

The move comes down as a massive shake-up begins to rock the Lions organization.

Brian Roberts is a Detroit Lions fan. He said so reluctantly, hesitant, resigned in front of his tall Bean Flicker beer on Thursday afternoon at Bailey's Sports Grille in Dearborn, saying, “I was born that way.” And throughout his life as a football