Darryl Roberts
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

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gives his cletes to a fan following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys defeated the Bengals 30-7. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 12:10 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)
Stafford questionable vs. Titans but C Ragnow ruled out

Dec. 18, 2020 04:04 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after making a 65-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Leon Halip)
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title

By Larry Lage Dec. 13, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) walks to the field for the start of the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins replaced Smith for the start of the second half. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Alex Smith leaves Washington's game with right leg issue

Dec. 13, 2020 07:08 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall runs into the end zone after a 55-yard reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Lions cut Hall and downgrade Swift to doubtful to play Bears

Dec. 05, 2020 05:26 PM EST

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)
Lions put Trufant, Shelton on injured reserve

Dec. 02, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) fumbles the ball after being tackled by Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lions remove QB Matthew Stafford from Reserve-COVID-19 list

Nov. 07, 2020 04:55 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Detroit Lions at Jacksonville Jaguars 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals fans cheer outside State Farm Stadium as teams arrive prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 03:02 PM EDT

Detroit Lions players stand arm in arm during a social justice video before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 12:52 PM EDT

FBN--Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1) New faces: CBs Jeff Okudah, Desmond Trufant and Darryl Roberts, LBs Jamie Collins and Reggie Ragland, S Duron Harmon...

Lions likely need turnaround to save Quinn, Patricia's jobs

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 06:26 PM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1) CAMP SITE: Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: Lost last nine games and 12 of 13 to close season...

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, seated, works during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Jets fill some big needs in Joe Douglas' first draft as GM

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 25, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. There will be quite a bit of intrigue for Joe Douglas and the Jets if any of the touted wide receivers are still there when New York goes on the clock.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jets might have tough choice between top OL or WR at No. 11

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 16, 2020 12:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Isaiah Simmons celebrates a sack against Syracuse during an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y. Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn sounds very interested in Simmons, adding NFL teams will have a lot of conversations internally about whether he projects to be a linebacker, a safety or a hybrid. (AP Photo/Steve Jacobs, File)
Lions might fill void with Ohio State CB Okudah in NFL draft

By Larry Lage Apr. 16, 2020 12:09 PM EDT

O-line help, playmakers the top targets at No. 11 for Jets

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:45 AM EDT
11. NEW YORK JETS (7-9) LAST SEASON: Jets got off to rough start in Adam Gase's first year as coach, headlined by quarterback Sam Darnold...

Lions look to bolster Patricia's shaky defense in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:41 AM EDT
3. DETROIT (3-12-1) LAST SEASON: Lions lost last nine games and 12 of 13 to finish with their worst record in decade. Ownership gave...

FILE - In this June 11, 2019, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas greets reporters during a practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Douglas entered his first full offseason running the New York Jets armed with a clear plan. The general manager is setting a tone in free agency unlike that of the often free-spending Jets of recent years. He has made mostly modest deals with second-tier free agents with upside while trying to retool and restructure the roster. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Douglas' offseason approach setting new tone for Jets future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 27, 2020 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Pierre Desir (35) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis. Two people with direct knowledge of the contract say the New York Jets and cornerback Pierre Desir have agreed to terms on a deal, Sunday, March 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
AP sources: Jets agree to 1-year deal with CB Pierre Desir

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 22, 2020 03:23 PM EDT