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FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to past against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says the Lions and Stafford have mutually agreed to explore the possibilities of trading him. The person spoke Saturday night, Jan 23, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team and Stafford did not announce the decision. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

AP source: Lions looking into trading QB Matthew Stafford

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws as Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Lions, Vikings both stumbling to the finish

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Injured Stafford isn’t available for comeback as Lions lose

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Lions feeling good about themselves after big win for Bevell

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant celebrates with strong safety Duron Harmon, right, after an interception in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Latest loss puts Lions coach Patricia back on hot seat

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan holds a sign during the second half of an NFL football game between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is helped off the field after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Stafford cleared to play, can’t finish Lions’ 34-20 loss

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater, far left, is chased off the field by celebrating teammates after making the extra point attempt to defeat the Atlanta Falcons as time expired in an NFL football game while Falcons players Grady Jarrett, bottom right, and Steven Means walk off the field Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Lions stun Falcons 23-22 after letting Atlanta score late TD

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. Since the start of last year, Matthew Stafford has had to deal with a health scare involving his wife, his own injury problems -- and more recently, a coronavirus test that the team later described as a false positive. It's been a difficult period for the Detroit star. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File) **FILE**

Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions quarterback, says he didn’t give much thought to opting out

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. Since the start of last year, Matthew Stafford has had to deal with a health scare involving his wife, his own injury problems -- and more recently, a coronavirus test that the team later described as a false positive. It's been a difficult period for the Detroit star. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File) **FILE**

Stafford says he didn’t give much thought to opting out

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford watches from the sidelines during warmups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Lions’ Stafford says he’s confident back injury won’t linger

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, left, meets with Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia after an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Lions, coach, GM fined for violating injury reporting policy

Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Jeff Driskel (2) scrambles from Chicago Bears inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Lions prepare for Stafford’s uncertainty moving forward

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Matthew Stafford could miss multiple games with back injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Bears look to stop skid, turn around season when Lions visit

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)

Lions fall short at end again in 31-24 loss to Raiders

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia yells from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Lions off to the start Stafford and Patricia needed

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions' Miles Killebrew, right, tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Stafford, Agnew lead Lions over Eagles 27-24

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Detroit Lions' Jamal Agnew returns a kick off for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Matthew Stafford, Jamal Agnew lead Lions over Eagles 27-24

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press