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Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Washington Football Team at Detroit Lions 11/15/2020

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Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 11/8/2020

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Atlanta Falcons take the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 10/25/2020

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Detroit Lions at Jacksonville Jaguars 10/18/2020

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Arizona Cardinals fans cheer outside State Farm Stadium as teams arrive prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 03:02 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams breaks a tackle by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Packers wary of Lions after uncomfortable sweep last season

By Steve Megargee Sep. 17, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

Packers open home schedule looking to continue Lions' slide

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 09:55 AM EDT
DETROIT (0-1) at GREEN BAY (1-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Packers by 6 ½ RECORD VS....

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. ...

Bears and Lions aiming to bounce back from disappointment

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 01:19 PM EDT
CHICAGO (8-8) at DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Pick-em SERIES RECORD...

FILE - Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The heat is on — and the games haven't even kicked off yet. That's life in the NFL for some coaches who enter the regular season knowing they need to guide their squads through what will be a most unusual regular season and at least keep them in playoff contention into December. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Gase, Marrone, Quinn among NFL coaches sitting on hot seats

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Utah State quarterback Jordan Love looks for a receiver during the team's NCAA college football game against Air Force at Air Force Academy, Colo. The Green Bay Packers selected Love in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Draft could bring Vikings more help now than North foes

By Dave Campbell Apr. 27, 2020 05:41 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Julian Okwara, center wearing headphones, reacts to being selected by the Detroit Lions during the third round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Lions take Swift in 2nd round, Okwara and Jackson in the 3rd

By Larry Lage Apr. 24, 2020 07:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) scores on a pass reception against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Denver Broncos selected Jeudy in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
NFL Draft: Player profiles for first-round selections

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 23, 2020 10:48 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, CJ Henderson talks on the phone during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Henderson in the first round of the NFL draft. (NFL via AP)
Jaguars fill holes by drafting CB Henderson, DE Chaisson

By Mark Long Apr. 23, 2020 09:43 PM EDT

CORRECTS LOCATION TO THE PLAINS, OHIO, INSTEAD OF ATHENS, OHIO - In this still image from video provided by the NFL, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow appears in The Plains, Ohio, during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)
For all the changes, NFL draft kind of looked, well, normal

By Barry Wilner Apr. 23, 2020 08:55 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Jeff Okudah, second from right, celebrates during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Lions take Ohio St cornerback Jeff Okudah at No. 3 overall

By Larry Lage Apr. 23, 2020 08:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs down field against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Burrow is expected to be a first round pick at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.(AP Photo/John Amis)
The Latest: SEC breaks draft record with 15 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, people watching the first NFL game of the season in the sports betting lounge at Bally's casino in Atlantic City N.J. The NFL draft starting on Thursday, April 23, 2020, is expected to be the most heavily wagered-on draft ever, mainly because virtually all major sporting events have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
Virus shutdowns will likely make NFL draft most bet on ever

By Wayne Parry Apr. 22, 2020 10:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) adjusts his helmet before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. The Washington Redskins could shock everyone and take Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa either second overall or after trading down at the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, Fle)
SEC poised to break own NFL record for 1st-round draft picks

By Mark Long Apr. 21, 2020 12:16 PM EDT

NFL Draft: Ohio State's Young top defensive player in draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 20, 2020 11:30 AM EDT
Top defensive players available in the NFL draft (x-entered draft with college eligibility remaining). EDGE RUSHERS ...