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Detroit Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline, expect boost from injured defenders

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November 4, 2025

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Detroit Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline, expect boost from injured defenders

There was no Sauce Gardner equivalent available on the offensive line, so the Detroit Lions stood pat.

The Lions did not make a deal at the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, Nov. 4, for the first time since 2021, deciding to stick with their current roster while awaiting the return of several key defensive players, for a playoff run.

The Lions are 5-3 at the midpoint of the season, in second place in the NFC North and in control of the NFC’s final wild-card spot.

They have a host of injury concerns on their offensive line – left guard Christian Mahogany is out with a broken bone in his leg, and the availability of tackles Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell is uncertain for this week’s game against the Washington Commanders – and depth issues at cornerback, safety and defensive end.

But Mahogany could return in late December and the Lions expect to get three starters back on defense in the coming weeks.

Safety Kerby Joseph has missed two games with a bone bruise in his knee. Cornerback D.J. Reed is on injured reserve with a strained hamstring but has begun working out with trainers. And defensive end Marcus Davenport is closing in on a return to practice from a strained pectoral muscle.

The Lions also are expected to get backups defensive end Josh Paschal, linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and cornerback Khalil Dorsey back before the end of the season. Rodriguez, on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from the torn ACL he suffered last year, already has resumed practicing.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said Monday adding those six players – Joseph is the only one currently on the active roster – is similar to making a trade at the deadline.

“Well, I mentioned this before,” Campbell said. “We’re going to start getting some good players back. Some really good impact players for us. …

“So we got some guys that are going to start coming back and that does give you a boost. I mean, that helps you. It only makes your team better, makes your roster better.”

Campbell acknowledged in his weekly radio interview Tuesday morning on WXYT-FM (97.1) that the Lions were looking for help on the offensive line but he said the price had to be right to consider a move.

Lions general manager Brad Holmes has been active at recent trade deadlines, adding depth to his roster in 2023-24 and dealing away tight end T.J. Hockenson for a swap of draft picks in 2022.

In 2023, the Lions added backup Donovan Peoples-Jones to a struggling wide receiver room – Jameson Williams had six catches in four games at the time after serving a suspension to start the year – for a sixth-round pick.

In 2024, the Lions traded two Day 3 picks for Za’Darius Smith and another late-round choice, helping a pass rush that had been decimated by injuries. Davenport, Aidan Hutchinson, linebacker Derrick Barnes and defensive tackle Kyle Peko all suffered season-ending injuries before the deadline last year.

The Lions aren’t in as dire a spot on their offensive line now, but the unit has been inconsistent through eight games, and Decker also is dealing with a shoulder injury that has nagged him all year.

With no moves Tuesday, the Lions likely will patch their offensive line from within. Kayode Awosika finished last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings at left guard, and Campbell said backups Trystan Colon and Kingsley Eguakun also will get a look in practice this week as the Lions try and decide how to best use their personnel up front. Center Graham Glasgow can play guard if the Lions prefer to have Colon or Eguakun handle snaps.

No NFC contenders made big moves at Tuesday’s deadline, though two of the conference’s top teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers, made notable trades earlier this year. The Packers acquired star defensive end Micah Parsons before the season from the Dallas Cowboys, while the Eagles picked up pass rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Miami Dolphins on Monday – their fourth in-season trade this year.

The Cowboys, 3-5-1 and in second place in the NFC East, made one of Tuesday’s biggest deals, acquiring star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets for a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 first-round choice and former Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith.

The Jets also dealt star cornerback and Detroit native Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts for two first-round choices. Two NFC contenders made more minor moves with the Chicago Bears adding defensive Joe Tryon-Shoyinka from the Cleveland Browns and the Seattle Seahawks adding receiver Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints.

The Lions did make two roster moves Tuesday, releasing offensive lineman Justin Herron from injured reserve and releasing tight end Kenny Yeboah from IR with an injury settlement.

Dave Birkett covers the Lions for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at dbirkett@freepress.com. Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett.

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Megan Moroney announces 2026 North American tour set to visit Grand Rapids & Detroit

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December 6, 2025

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Megan Moroney announces 2026 North American tour set to visit Grand Rapids & Detroit

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Megan Moroney’s newly announced “Cloud 9” 2026 tour schedule includes concerts at Van Andel and Little Caesars Arena.

Country artist Megan Moroney recently released 2026 tour dates in support of her forthcoming album, “Cloud 9,” set to come out February 20. The North American trek opens Friday, May 29 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, and includes performances at the United Center in Chicago, the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee, the Kia Center in Orlando, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and more by the North American finale slated for Friday, August 21 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Moroney is also scheduled to play two Michigan venues throughout the “Cloud 9” route, starting Friday, June 19 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, and returning to the state Tuesday, August 18 for a show at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. After completing U.S. and Canada dates, the “Tennessee Orange” singer will kick off the next leg Sunday, September 13 at Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway.

North American tickets go on sale Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. local time on meganmoroney.com/#tour. Artist Presale runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, December 11. Fans can shop the new tour dates on Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.

Megan Moroney “Cloud 9” 2026 tour

Fri, May 29 — Schottenstein Center; Columbus, OH

Sat, May 30 — Gainbridge Fieldhouse; Indianapolis, IN

Tue, Jun 2 — United Center; Chicago, IL

Fri, Jun 5 — CFG Bank Arena; Baltimore, MD

Sat, Jun 6 — First Horizon Coliseum at Greensboro Complex; Greensboro, NC

Mon, Jun 8 — State Farm Arena; Atlanta, GA

Fri, Jun 12 — KFC Yum Center; Louisville, KY

Sat, Jun 13 — Enterprise Center; St. Louis, MO

Tue, Jun 16 — PPG Paints Arena; Pittsburgh, PA

Thu, Jun 18 — American Family Insurance Amphitheater; Milwaukee, WI

Fri, Jun 19 — Van Andel Arena; Grand Rapids, MI

Sat, Jun 20 — Scotiabank Arena; Toronto, ON

Tue, Jul 7 — TD Garden; Boston, MA

Thu, Jul 9 — Barclays Center; Brooklyn, NY

Fri, Jul 10 — Prudential Center; Newark, NJ

Sat, Jul 11 — Xfinity Mobile Arena; Philadelphia, PA

Tue, Jul 14 — Spectrum Center; Charlotte, NC

Thu, Jul 16 — Kia Center; Orlando, FL

Fri, Jul 17 — Benchmark International Arena; Tampa, FL

Sat, Jul 18 — Amerant Bank Arena; Sunrise, FL

Fri, Jul 24 — Great Jones County Fair; Monticello, IA

Sat, Jul 25 — Target Center; Minneapolis, MN

Sun, Jul 26 — Pinnacle Bank Arena; Lincoln, NE

Tue, Jul 28 — Ball Arena; Denver, CO

Sat, Aug 1 — Moda Center; Portland, OR

Sun, Aug 2 — Climate Pledge Arena; Seattle, WA

Wed, Aug 5 — Golden 1 Center; Sacramento, CA

Fri, Aug 7 — Crypto.com Arena; Los Angeles, CA

Tue, Aug 11 — Desert Diamond Arena; Glendale, AZ

Fri, Aug 14 — American Airlines Center; Dallas, TX

Sat, Aug 15 — BOK Center; Tulsa, OK

Sun, Aug 16 — T-Mobile Center; Kansas City, MO

Tue, Aug 18 — Little Caesars Arena; Detroit, MI

Fri, Aug 21 — Bridgestone Arena; Nashville, TN

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Detroit Medical Center tightens visitor policies as Michigan flu cases surge

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December 5, 2025

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Detroit Medical Center tightens visitor policies as Michigan flu cases surge

New visitor rules aim to curb flu spread

DETROIT – The Detroit Medical Center is tightening its visitor policies amid a surge in flu cases across Michigan.

This comes as the state reports its highest number of child flu deaths in 20 years.

Patients are allowed up to two visitors at any one time.
Visitors ages 12 and under are not allowed on inpatient hospital floors or in observation units.
Visitors ages 13 and older who have a fever, cough, or rash are asked not to visit.
All visitors with illness or cold symptoms are also asked to refrain from visiting.

“We’ve seen an uptick rate over about three or four consecutive weeks, where the test positivity rate started in the small two to four percent range, later went up to about nine percent, thirteen percent two weeks ago, and we were close to twenty-one percent last week,” said Chief Medical Officer at Children’s Hospital Michigan Dr. Rudolph Valentini. “This is the time to get your flu shot. Please protect yourself and our community and your friends and family by getting your flu shot because the flu is here.”

The full guidelines can be read here.

—> How to protect your family from stomach viruses and flu this holiday season

Experts urge residents to get a flu shot for the best protection against influenza.