Chris Massey

The 2012 Detroit Lions home schedule consists of games against the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, St. Louis Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons. They'll also host the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills during the preseason.  

The Rams entered the offseason with a pressing need at wide receiver. When the dust settled during the priority phase of free agency, quarterback Sam Bradford still didn't have a No. 1 receiver and the team's top target in 2011, Brandon Lloyd, had signed with the Patriots.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) In a May 14 story about the St. Louis Rams' proposal to improve the Edward Jones Dome, The Associated Press reported that the plan would add 6,000 seats. The team could add 6,000 seats for a Super Bowl but would not add permanent seating.  

On Tuesday, May 8, former St. Louis Rams offensive guard Jacob Bell retired from the NFL. In a phone interview with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Bell noted that one of the reasons he decided to end his career was the risks involved with playing football.  

The 2012 NFL offseason is winding down for the St. Louis Rams. The club has signed most, if not all, of its free agent targets, and the draft is now little more than a memory. With the Rams roster settling down, I think it's safe to say that the team has drastically improved from 2011.  

On Monday, May 14, the state of Missouri released the St. Louis Rams' proposal for renovations to the Edward Jones Dome. The team believes that the improvements made to the venue would put it in tier-one status.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) First-round pick Michael Brockers might have an advantage when it comes to most of the 39 players at the St. Louis Rams' rookie minicamp. He has two former LSU teammates along for the ride.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The Missouri attorney general will release details next week on how the St. Louis Rams want to renovate the Edward Jones Dome despite the team's desire to keep the plan secret.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams and the public entity that operates the Edward Jones Dome are far apart in their plans on how to improve the facility.  

Missouri attorney general Chris Koster released details to improve the Rams’ stadium, which would include a roof panel to allow more natural light.  

The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission on Friday turned down a $700 million proposal by the NFL Rams to renovate the Edward Jones Dome.