Lions Kick Off Preseason vs Jets
Detroit opens exhibition season at Ford Field.
The origin of "Honolulu" blue reportedly stems from the team's former owner, George Richards, who said the color reminded him of the ocean water he saw on a trip to Hawai'i.
The Detroit Lions begin the NFL preseason Thursday night against the New York Jets at Ford Field. One of the players to watch is rookie running back Ameer Abdullah, Detroit’s third round 2015 draft pick from Nebraska. Veteran sportscaster Matt Shepard tells WDET’s Pat Batcheller the Lions’ coaches like Abdullah’s speed and work ethic. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Click on the audio player to hear the conversation.
