Detroit — Surrounded by more than 40 former players as part of the team's homecoming weekend, Chris Spielman was inducted as the 19th member of the franchise's "Pride of the Lions" during halftime of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field.
Introduced by Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders, Spielman thanked the fans and said it was an honor to be representing the Lions a second time, in his current role as a special adviser to ownership. He promised fans in attendance that brighter days were ahead for the winless team that was trailing the Eagles, 17-0, at the half.