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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during a joint NFL football practice with the Dallas Cowboys, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Matthew Stafford says he wants to hear it all from Lions fans when his Rams return to Ford Field

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson rushes for a 7-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

GM Brad Holmes expects Lions to be Super Bowl champions after breakthrough season

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Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell takes the field before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell leaves practice with a foot injury

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Former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan watches during a Detroit Lions NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, July 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Hogan says Lions coach missed his calling as a wrestler

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Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders stands on the field before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Lions in Santa Clara, Calif., Jan. 28, 2024. Sanders says he “experienced a health scare related to my heart” last weekend. “It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant about our physical well-being, even when we are feeling fine,” Sanders said in a statement posted Friday, June 21, on social media. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)

Barry Sanders says he experienced ‘health scare’ related to his heart

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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. A person familiar with the situation says the Lions and Goff have agreed to a $212 million, four-year contract extension. The person tells The Associated Press, Monday, May 13, 2024, that the deal includes $170 million in guarantees, speaking on condition of anonymity because the terms were not announced. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212 million, 4-year extension with $170 million guaranteed

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright runs after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. The Detroit Lions retained tight end Brock Wright, preventing the San Francisco 49ers from signing the restricted free agent. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, that Detroit decided to match the 49ers’ $12 million, three-year offer to Wright. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Lions match 49ers’ 3-year, $12M offer to retain restricted free agent Brock Wright

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. A Florida sheriff's department on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, said it has a domestic violence warrant seeking the arrest of Sutton and asked for public help in finding him. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Detroit Lions’ defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant

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Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson addresses the media at the NFL football team's training facility, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) **FILE**

Lions OC Ben Johnson is staying, turning down possible chance to be NFL head coach

By Larry Lage and Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts while speaking at a news conference after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) **FILE**

Despite all the heartbreaks and mistakes, future looks bright for Lions and Ravens

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) and offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) celebrate after a touchdown run by Elijah Mitchell during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions to advance to Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel catches a pass during an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Detroit Lions Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Deebo Samuel cleared to play for 49ers in NFC title game vs. Lions

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, right, avoids a hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) while scoring on a touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. Buccaneers' Jamel Dean (35) and Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) look on. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The 4 teams left in the NFL playoffs aren’t afraid to invest at less-coveted positions

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

49ers look to avenge NFC title game losses as Lions seek first Super Bowl appearance

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

In this April 27, 1993, file photo, restaurateur Elaine Kaufman, left, stands with author George Plimpton at her restaurant "Elaine's" in New York. Kaufman, whose East Side establishment became a haven for show business and literary notables, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at the age of 81. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

LOVERRO: Interesting event in Lions history spawned famous Plimpton book

By Thom Loverro