The Detroit Lions said that rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford had undergone successful surgery on his right knee. The Lions said Stafford had the minor procedure on Tuesday. He was placed on injured reserve last week, ending his season, after a physical exam revealed he wouldn't be ready to play in the team's National Football League finale against Chicago ...

The Detroit Lions said that rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford had undergone successful surgery on his right knee. The Lions said Stafford had the minor procedure on Tuesday. He was placed on injured reserve last week, ending his season, after a physical exam revealed he wouldn't be ready to play in the team's National Football League finale against Chicago ...

Matthew Stafford and Jake Delhomme, two National Football League quarterbacks whose teams are not going to the playoffs, ended their seasons early on Thursday. The Detroit Lions placed Stafford on injured reserve ahead of minor right knee surgery while the Carolina Panthers put Delhomme on injured reserve due to a broken finger on his throwing hand. The Lions are 2-12 ...