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Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson, center, is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson, left, and linebacker Nick Vigil (59) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) throws a pass as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Demone Harris (96) pressures during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Lance cleared for 49ers opener, Decker sidelined for Lions

By Josh Dubow Sep. 10, 2021 05:50 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks at 54-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

By Larry Lage Jan. 03, 2021 04:45 PM EST

FILE - This 2019 file photo shows Darrell Bevell of the Detroit Lions NFL football team. Detroit fired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 three plus weeks after parting ways with general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia. The Lions announced their latest move a day after falling to 1-2 under interim coach Darrell Bevell and 5-9 overall this season. (AP Photo)
Lions firing more employees than winning games lately

By Larry Lage Dec. 21, 2020 06:30 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) attempts to stop Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mack Hollins (86), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Foot injury forces Patriots' Gilmore out of loss to Dolphins

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 05:57 PM EST

Detroit Lions tight end Hunter Bryant (86) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, N.C. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 20, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Golladay, Amendola out again for Lions; Swift questionable

Nov. 25, 2020 08:16 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Lions receivers Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola have been ruled out for Thursday's game against Houston. Golladay and...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts cornerback T.J. Carrie (38) deflects a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions took step backward in listless loss to Colts

By Noah Trister Nov. 02, 2020 07:11 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) prepares to spike the ball next to Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95), after his 7-yard reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Rivers' 3 TDs in 2nd quarter help Colts beat Lions 41-21

By Larry Lage Nov. 01, 2020 04:20 PM EST

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) running with the ball during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 in Glendale, AZ. The Lions defeated the Cardinals 26-23. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Lions moving on after ending 11-game, 11-month losing streak

By Larry Lage Sep. 28, 2020 07:59 PM EDT

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay celebrate his touchdown catch with quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Lions snap 11-game losing streak, beat Cardinals 26-23

By David Brandt Sep. 27, 2020 07:51 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Rashan Gary sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Lions' collapse starts well before fourth quarter this time

By Steve Megargee Sep. 20, 2020 07:05 PM EDT

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford throws an interception to Green Bay Packers' Chandon Sullivan (39) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Jones' big day helps Packers beat Lions 42-21 in home opener

By Steve Megargee Sep. 20, 2020 04:23 PM EDT

Cowboys missing 2 offensive tackles against Falcons

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:35 PM EDT
The Dallas Cowboys are without two offensive tackles against Atlanta. Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith is inactive against the Falcons...

No. 3 draft pick Jeff Okudah among Sunday's inactive players

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 12:54 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are without rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah, the third overall pick in the NFL draft, for their opener against the Chicago Bears. ...

Lions elevate Wiggins, Williams from practice squad

Sep. 12, 2020 08:39 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have elevated guard Kenny Wiggins and running back Jonathan Williams from the practice squad. The Lions...

Carson Wentz enters 5th year still seeking first playoff win

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:15 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (9-8) New faces: CB Darius Slay, DT Javon Hargrave, WR Jalen Reagor, S Will Parks, CB Nickell Robey-Coleman, QB Jalen...

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) finishes stretching before drills at the Lions NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
With new contract, Decker now focused on future

By Noah Trister Sep. 02, 2020 07:27 PM EDT