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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 25-19. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

NFL 2019: Tough Bears ‘D’ has company in NFC North

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Watson throws TD pass to help Texans over Lions 30-23

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jermaine Kearse is examined during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Lions put Kearse on injured reserve, sign QB Josh Johnson

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

New England Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers, defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Miles Killebrew (35), catches a touchdown pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Jakobi Meyers impressive as Patriots rout Lions 31-3

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola runs a drill at the Lions NFL football practice facility in Allen Park, Mich. The 33-year-old Amendola is entering his 11th NFL season after signing with the Lions in March. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Lions’ Amendola ready for joint practices with former team

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In a Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Detroit Lions' Theo Riddick runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The Detroit Lions have released running back Theo Riddick after six seasons with the team. Coach Matt Patricia announced the move Saturday, July 27, 2019 while confirming the signing of defensive lineman Mike Daniels. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Lions release running back Theo Riddick after 6 seasons

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni says cornerback Darius Slay and defensive tackle Damon &quot;Snacks&quot; Harrison have reported to camp. They showed up Wednesday, July 24, 2019, with their teammates, the day before Detroit’s first practice.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Lions begin training camp with Slay and Harrison reporting

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin reacts after scoring a touchdown after an interception against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game in San Diego. Glover Quin has retired from the NFL. The former Detroit Lions and Houston Texans safety announced his plans Tuesday, July 8, 2019, on Instagram. Lions general manager Bob Quinn says Quin was the definition of a leader.(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Ex-Lions, Texans safety Glover Quin retires after 10 seasons

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Kerryon Johnson looking forward to 2nd season with Lions

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the Detroit Lions selected Hockenson in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Lions select Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson with No. 8 pick

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions General Manager Bob Quinn addresses the media in his annual pre-draft news conference, Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lions may look to bolster pass-catching options in draft

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, smiles while watching the Detroit Pistons play the Cleveland Cavaliers with his wife Kelly, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Kelly Stafford plans to have surgery to remove a brain tumor. Stafford shared the details Wednesday, April 3, 2019, on her Instagram account. She says an MRI showed the tumor on cranial nerves after she had vertigo spells within the last year. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Kelly Stafford, Matthew Stafford’s wife, has brain tumor, set for surgery

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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New York Jets receiver Andre Roberts (19) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the discussions confirms to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign return specialist and receiver Andre Roberts. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday, March 14, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been signed. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

The Latest: Jets agree to terms with CB Brian Poole

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Agent: Detroit Lions’ linebacker undergoing psych evaluation

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FILE - This June 4, 2018 photo, shows Trevor Bates of the Detroit Lions. Police say Bates was arrested in New York for failing to pay a taxi fare and then punching a police officer in the face in the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. The 25-year-old linebacker was charged with assault, resisting arrest and theft of service after police were called around 3 a.m. Saturday at a hotel near New York's LaGuardia Airport. (AP Photo/File)

Prosecutor: Detroit Lions’ Trevor Bates punched officer

By VERENA DOBNIK - Associated Press

Former Lions coach Rick Forzano has died at age 90

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter watches players get ready for an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Detroit. The Lions are not renewing Cooter's contract. The Lions announced their decision Tuesday, Jan. 1, two days after finishing 6-10 in coach Matt Patricia's first season at the helm. Cooter was a holdover from Jim Caldwell's staff, but his first season with Patricia did not go well. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Lions not renewing offensive coordinator Cooter’s contract

Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks to Green Bay Packers head coach Joe Philbin after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won 31-0. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Lions end worst year since 2012 in Patricia’s 1st season

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

CORRECTS TO REMOVE SCORE- Detroit Lions' Levine Toilolo catches a touchdown pass on a fake field goal in front of Green Bay Packers' Josh Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Lions beat up on Packers 31-0; Rodgers suffers concussion

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press - Associated Press