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Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) dives under Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Packers are swept by rival Lions after defense can’t come up with a big play

By Dave Hogg - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) escapes the tackle of Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Lions extend winning streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for victory

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Jacob Rinehart shakes hands with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lions injured DE Aidan Hutchinson surprises 20-year-old Marine with 4 tickets to game against Bears

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is pressured by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (41) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Lions cut defensive end James Houston, who had 1 sack in 10 games since he had 8 sacks as a rookie

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Detroit Lions' Alex Anzalone, left, Alim McNeill (54) and Malcolm Rodriguez (44) celebrate after Mcneill sacked Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

Lions sign DT Alim McNeill to $97 million, 4-year deal in franchise’s latest investment

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Greg Landry looks for Chuck Walton somewhere downfield during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Detroit, Nov. 26, 1970. (AP Photo/JMC, File)

Greg Landry, former Detroit Lions assistant coach and quarterback, dead at 77

Associated Press

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) celebrates his one-yard touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

3-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow declared out for Lions against Seahawks with pectoral injury

Associated Press

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

Associated Press

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

Associated Press

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

Associated Press

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

Associated Press

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

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

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

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

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