2003 Detroit Lions season
The 2003 season was the Detroit Lions' 74th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 70th as the Detroit Lions, and their first under head coach Steve Mariucci. The team improved upon their 3–13 record from the previous season but missed the postseason for the fourth consecutive season and finished last in their division for the third straight season.
The Lions signed cornerback Dré Bly, a highly touted free agent, to a five-year, $24.5 million contract.
The 2003 NFL season was the 84th regular season of the National Football League (NFL).
"NFL Kickoff" event on September 4, 2003: Joe Theismann (L) and Joe Namath (R) at a military tribute
Tennessee at Green Bay in the preseason; both teams made the playoffs