The Detroit Lions lost two more defensive lineman to injuries when playing the Chicago Bears on Thursday in the annual Thanksgiving game. Defensive end Josh Paschal was taken to the locker room ...

Three defensive linemen were already ruled out for the NFC North contest and another has now been ruled out for the rest of the game at Ford Field against Green Bay. The team announced that ...

Continuing to bolster his resume since earning a starting role, Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant was selected as the Week 12 NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the team's 16-6 ...

The hits kept coming to Detroit’s defensive line, so the depth was once again tested. Josh Paschal and Levi Onwuzurike both left in the first half and did not return, while others such as DJ ...

Star defensive tackle Alim McNeill was ruled out with a head injury for the game on Thursday night in the divisional showdown at home against the Green Bay Packers. McNeill was originally injured ...

This season, he also won the AFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 5 for his performance against the Las Vegas Raiders. Surtain becomes the first Bronco to win a Player of the Month award since ...

Defensive coordinators have the same goal regardless of their scheme, opponent or conference: prevent points and get off the field. Stop rate is a simple metric but can offer a good reflection of ...

Just as star offensive rookies can make an immediate impact in the NFL, so can standouts on the defensive side of the ball. One spot in particular that's seeing action is the market for NFL ...