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FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) is greeted by his twin brother, outside linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49), after Shaquill Griffin intercepted a Dallas Cowboys pass during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Shaquill Griffin is returning to the Sunshine State. He could be bringing his twin brother with him. A person familiar with negotiations says Griffin and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed on a three-year contract worth up to $44.5 million that includes $29 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Jaguars add 12 new guys, including 4 sure defensive starters

By Mark Long Mar. 17, 2021 06:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) is greeted by his twin brother, outside linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49), after Shaquill Griffin intercepted a Dallas Cowboys pass during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Shaquill Griffin is returning to the Sunshine State. He could be bringing his twin brother with him. A person familiar with negotiations says Griffin and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed on a three-year contract worth up to $44.5 million that includes $29 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
AP source: CB Griffin to join Jaguars in defensive overhaul

By Mark Long Mar. 16, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (22) walks off the field following an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. General manager John Lynch announced the deal on Monday, March 15, 2021, shortly after Verrett was allowed to begin talking to other teams about a potential deal. NFL Network reported the contract has a $5.5 million base value with the chance to make more. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
With Brady's largesse, Bucs keeping title gang together

By Barry Wilner Mar. 15, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Chicago Bears defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Jacksonville Jaguars and former Bears defensive lineman Robertson-Harris have agreed on a three-year, $24.4 million deal that includes $14 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Meyer, Jaguars fail to generate splash in NFL free agency

By Mark Long Mar. 15, 2021 04:39 PM EDT

Lions looking for receivers and cornerbacks in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:26 PM EST
DETROIT LIONS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR Kenny Golladay, WR Marvin Jones, WR Mohamed Sanu, DE Romeo Okwara, LB Jarrad Davis, PR...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) talks with Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) during pregame of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:48 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls away from Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon to score during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions interim coach and team were helpless against Bucs

By Larry Lage Dec. 28, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) prepares to step into the end zone for a touchdown as Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Lions and makeshift coaching staff struggle against Bucs

By Dave Hogg Dec. 26, 2020 06:26 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87), defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21), catches a 33-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought

By Larry Lage Dec. 26, 2020 04:20 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 01:12 PM EST

FILE - This 2019 file photo shows Darrell Bevell of the Detroit Lions NFL football team. Detroit fired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 three plus weeks after parting ways with general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia. The Lions announced their latest move a day after falling to 1-2 under interim coach Darrell Bevell and 5-9 overall this season. (AP Photo)
Lions firing more employees than winning games lately

By Larry Lage Dec. 21, 2020 06:30 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Packers continue quest for No. 1 seed as they host Panthers

By Steve Megargee Dec. 17, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gains yardage as he tries to get around Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Titans determined to focus only on Lions, not playoff math

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 17, 2020 01:54 PM EST

Detroit Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach (48) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play

By Larry Lage Dec. 14, 2020 06:21 PM EST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) pulls away from Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Leon Halip)
NFC North champ Packers' next task: securing NFC's top seed

By Steve Megargee Dec. 14, 2020 05:53 PM EST

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 Dec. 13, 2020 10:07 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell throws during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 12:42 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 12:43 PM EST
Avery Williamson is active for Pittsburgh against Dallas a week after the linebacker was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets. ...