Despite the obvious discord between Adalius Thomas and coach Bill Belichick, the LB is still a member of the Patriots, a situation the Boston Globe‘s Albert Breer attributes to a front-loaded contract that behooves the Patriots to keep Thomas on the roster at least until the new league year begins on March 5.

An offseason priority for the Detroit Lions is upgrading the running game. How that plays out is anyone’s guess.

Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft, did not post impressive statistics, but what he did do was provide the downtrodden club with some hope.

Here are a few of the bigger news and notes to consider as we head into Week 15 of the fantasy season.

Here’s a look at some of the changes to NFL backfields and their affect on your fantasy teams for Week 15.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said RB Kevin Smith will have season-ending surgery on his left knee, MLive.com reports.

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith will undergo tests Monday to determine the severity of the left knee injury he suffered in Sunday’s 48-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware, Titans QB Vince Young and Lions RB Kevin Smith were among the notable players who sustained injuries in Week 14.

Adding injury to insult, the Lions lost RB Kevin Smith to what appears to be a left knee injury Sunday against the Ravens.

Here are some of the few important news, notes and trends for fantasy owners to remember heading into Week 9.

Teams have released their Week 9 injury reports through Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the notable names.

Teams have released their Week 9 injury reports through Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable names.

Here’s a look at a few news and notes from around the fantasy world, including the status of Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin.

The Raiders are forced to deal with legal matters surrounding their head coach, Tom Cable, and whether or not criminal charges will be filed against him for allegedly punching assistant coach Randy Hanson on Aug. 5 at the team’s training facility in Napa, Calif.

Lions RB Kevin Smith will play vs. the Bears. Smith’s status was in question because of a shoulder injury.