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Cardinals can thank Lions for standout RB David Johnson

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2014, file photo, Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, right, greets Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell after an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. The Lions finally get a chance to bounce back from a year they would like to forget. The Cardinals, likewise, are looking forward to moving on from a disappointing season. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

Lions and Cardinals look to bounce back from disappointment

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2017, file photo,Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, in Detroit. Stafford and the Detroit Lions avoided a potential distraction recently by agreeing on a deal that gives him the NFL's richest contract. The quarterback and the team, though, still have a lot of work to do. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Matthew Stafford expects great things from Lions this season

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman (2) throws a pass as Detroit Lions Ego Ferguson rushes him during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bills roll to 27-17 win over Lions in preseason finale

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - This Aug. 25, 2017 file photo shows Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looking downfield during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Detroit. Stafford has agreed to a five-year extension with the Lions. The team announced Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 the deal keeps the quarterback under contract through the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, file)

Matt Stafford contract puts Bruce Allen, again, on the spot

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have regained their hold on the NFC North after a one-year lapse. The Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will have to go through Lambeau Field once again if they're going to take the division. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

NFL 2017: Rodgers, Packers rule anew the NFC North

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - This Aug. 25, 2017 file photo shows Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looking downfield during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Detroit. Stafford has agreed to a five-year extension with the Lions. The team announced Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 the deal keeps the quarterback under contract through the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, file)

Matthew Stafford has more time, money to help Lions win

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) **FILE**

Matthew Stafford agrees to 5-year extension with Lions

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is taken off the field on a cart during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Julian Edelman injured in Patriots’ 30-28 win over Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions handle Hackenberg, beat Jets 16-6

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder is taken off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Hyder’s injury another potential blow to Lions

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock (14) slides in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Nate Hairston (27) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Jake Rudock helps Lions take advantage of Luckless Colts

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay makes a catch during NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lions using rookie WR Golladay to replace veteran WR Boldin

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterbacks rookie Brad Kaaya, Jake Rudock and starter Matthew Stafford take the ball from under center warming up at the start of the Detroit Lions &quot;Family Day&quot; training camp at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. (Daniel Mears/The Detroit News via AP)

Mock game gives Lions’ newcomers chance to enjoy Ford Field

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017 photo, Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts talks after NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich. Roberts, a fifth-round pick from Toledo, fourth-year pro Darren Fells, a former Arizona Cardinal, and Cole Wick, who made Detroit's team as an undrafted free agent last year, seem to have the best chance to take advantage of extra snaps in practice. Eric Ebron is relegated to watching practice while recovering from a hamstring injury. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions TE Michael Roberts has tattoos that tell quite a tale

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions offensive guard T.J. Lang watches his son J.J., 5, try on his helmet before NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich., Sunday, July 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions must navigate injuries, suspensions on lines

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Rams tackle Greg Robinson (73) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday in Los Angeles. The Detroit Lions bolstered their offensive line to make up for the potential loss of tackle Taylor Decker. Detroit acquired offensive tackle Greg Robinson from the Los Angeles Rams for a draft pick that was not announced, Thursday, Thursday, June 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Lions acquire OT Robinson from Rams and sign OT Kouandjio

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 24, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker watches during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich. Decker has had shoulder surgery and is out indefinitely. Lions coach Jim Caldwell says Decker was injured last week during an offseason workout. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Lions OT Decker has shoulder surgery, out indefinitely

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker watches during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Taylor Decker, Detroit Lions left tackle, out indefinitely after shoulder surgery

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) warms ups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Calvin Johnson unhappy with the way Detroit Lions treated him when retiring

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times