Brian Calhoun

Tatum Bell found he's going to be replaced permanently by free-agent Rudi Johnson when the 2008/2009 seasons starts. Rather than take the news in stride, with a protruding chest and embracing integrity, Bell did something else. He took off with Rudi Johnson's underwear-filled luggage to prove he's the man. Yes, Tatum. You're the man. "All this happened when he got released," Johnson said. "He came in to get some stuff out of his locker and that's when he scooped up the bags." After being cut by the Cincinnati Bengals, Johnson came to Detroit to work out for the team and meet with Lions president ... Read Full Story

Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith returned to practice Thursday after sitting out the previous day with a shoulder injury. 12 Vote(s) Read Full Story

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Antone Smith will need to show some skills as a return man if he wants to make the final roster. He will be competing with RB Aveion Cason and RB Aaron Brown for the No. 3 running back job. Read Full Story

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