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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (58) rushes as San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) throws a Hail Mary pass that was caught by wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) in the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Mullens injury clears way for Beathard to start for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 22, 2020 04:24 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, right, yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers may need to wait another game for reinforcements

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2020 06:21 PM EST

The D.C. Defenders, right, line up against the Seattle Dragons for the opening kickoff of the opening football game of the XFL season, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)
New XFL kicks off with entertaining debut in DC

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smiles on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. Kaepernick plans to audition for NFL teams on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in a private workout arranged by the league to be held in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Kaepernick determined to showcase skills in strange tryout

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 15, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) reacts after a touchdown by running back Dalvin Cook during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
As Vikings prep for Redskins, Cousins grateful for old team

By Dave Campbell Oct. 23, 2019 05:31 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins reacts after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Redskins-Vikings Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2019 04:09 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions cut Anderson, Johnson after adding Perkins, Driskel

Sep. 17, 2019 04:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback David Blough, right, hands off to A.J Ouellette during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Cleveland. The Browns have traded Blough to the Lions. Blough completed 11 of 17 passes for 115 yards and threw two interceptions in a 20-16 win in the exhibition finale. Cleveland and Detroit swapped seventh-round draft picks in 2022 in the deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns deal rookie QB Blough to Lions, swap '22 draft picks

By Tom Withers Aug. 30, 2019 05:34 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns Austin Seibert watches his 33-yard field goal during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Rookie Seibert makes kicks, Browns down winless Lions 20-16

By Tom Withers Aug. 29, 2019 10:57 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' backups stage big rally late, beat Vikings 27-23

Aug. 29, 2019 10:40 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Tom Savage, left, is sacked during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison to an $11 million, one-year extension. The team announced the signing Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Johnson (4) avoids Houston Texans linebacker Davin Bellamy during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Lions sign QB Luis Perez, cut QB David Fales, RB Zach Zenner

Aug. 27, 2019 10:43 AM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) works against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Mayfield, Browns head to Tampa Bay; Lions host Bills

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 05:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 5, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) performs crossovers during NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich. The Lions addressed their biggest need in the offseason, signing former New England standout Flowers to a five-year deal. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
NFL 2019: Lions banking on QB Stafford with no backup plan

By Larry Lage Aug. 22, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Pats' Stidham impresses again; Texans' Watson throws TD pass

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2019 12:05 AM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (47) as outside linebacker Christian Jones (52) covers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Watson throws TD pass to help Texans over Lions 30-23

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 17, 2019 11:34 PM EDT

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)
Detroit Lions at Houston Texans 8/17/2019

Aug. 17, 2019 08:14 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Tom Savage (3) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Danny Shelton during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions put Kearse on injured reserve, sign QB Josh Johnson

By Matt Schoch Aug. 10, 2019 12:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots receiver Phillip Dorsett talks to the media after drills at the Detroit Lions NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
New England Patriots at Detroit Lions 8/8/2019

Aug. 07, 2019 03:02 PM EDT