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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

Fans gather to watch the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Lions draft Florida LB Jarrad Davis with No. 21 overall pick

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Golden Tate, not pictured, in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. Stafford is in line to sign a contract extension that will set up his newborn twins for life. The quarterback hopes &quot;his people,&quot; and the Detroit Lions' &quot;people,&quot; can agree on a deal that's good for him and the team. Stafford is entering the last season of his $53 million, three-year contract and might be able to get more than the $140 million, six-year deal Andrew Luck signed last year with the Indianapolis Colts. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Stafford doesn’t sound as if he will give Detroit discount

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls, center, is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Khyri Thornton (99) and Lions middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) in the first half of an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Lions limp to finish after strong run put them in playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls, center, is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Khyri Thornton (99) and Lions middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) in the first half of an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Lions drop 9th straight in playoffs, fall 26-6 to Seahawks

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) during the first half of an AFC Wild Card NFL game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Latest from NFL: Richardson, Rawls lead Seahawks to win

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg, center, raises a Seahawks 12 flag on the roof of the Space Needle, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Seattle. The Seahawks will host the Detroit Lions Saturday in an NFL football NFC wild card playoff football game. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

After lackluster finish, Seahawks host Lions in NFC playoffs

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Wilson isn't running like he used to due in part to ankle and knee injuries. The Detroit Lions, though, are preparing for Seattle's quarterback to be at his best on his feet Saturday night. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Lions still fear Wilson’s ability to run for the Seahawks

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and staff watch from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Caldwell, Lions still have their share of skeptics

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) stiff arms Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24 to win NFC North

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and staff watch from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Caldwell confident Lions can bounce back against Seahawks

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts after a 9-yard pass to wide receiver Davante Adams for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Rodgers caps brilliant run, Packers beat Lions for NFC North

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts on the bench after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Packers surge to postseason, Lions back in

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts on the bench after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Detroit. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-24. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Rodgers-Manning headlines NFL’s wild-card weekend

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Packers’ Cobb out and Lions’ Slay in with NFC North at stake

Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. Stafford has given the Detroit Lions a chance to win the NFC North with his poise late in games. They might need one more clutch performance from him to outlast Green Bay. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Stafford on the spot again in big Lions-Packers finale

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 file photo, Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Down to the wire: Lions-Packers will decide NFC North

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Benson Mayowa in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Lions’ playoff hopes on hold after 42-21 loss to Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The Lions play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Stafford, Lions visit Cowboys, try to close in on playoffs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Lions offense struggling in closing stretch

Associated Press