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FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Some NFL veterans prosper as business season begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 17, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs from Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. There’s no shortage of high draft picks making huge impact around the league, especially on offense with the instant success of players like Jefferson. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Talent show: Rookie class shines despite virus limitations

By Dave Campbell Nov. 12, 2020 01:56 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass in front of Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cook runs over Lions, Vikings rough up Stafford in 34-20 win

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Lions face Colts, going for Patricia's 1st 3-game win streak

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 12:10 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (4-2) at DETROIT (3-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Colts by 3 RECORD VS....

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
QBs Costello, Trask set pace with big numbers in SEC openers

By Charles Odum Sep. 30, 2020 10:15 AM EDT

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a two-yard touchdown pass as Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Trubisky throws 3 TDs in 4th to help Bears beat Lions 27-23

By Larry Lage Sep. 13, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken watches a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. There will be much interest in possible changes coming to No. 4 Georgia’s offense with a new quarterback, who is expected to be Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman, and a new coordinator, Monken. Still, coach Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs may lean on their experienced defense in the pandemic-delayed season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
No. 4 Georgia to lean on tough defense while finding new QB

By Charles Odum Sep. 01, 2020 08:01 AM EDT

Detroit Lions fullback Luke Sellers (47) rushes punter Arryn Siposs (2) during drills at the Lions NFL football camp practice, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Golladay wants to stay with Lions, hopeful for new deal soon

By Larry Lage Aug. 17, 2020 06:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, Appalachian State linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (24) tracks the offense during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern in Boone, N.C. The NFL draft entered its third and final day pmn Saturday, April 25, 2020, with the Cincinnati Bengals selecting the Appalachian State linebacker.(AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Led by LSU, Alabama, SEC players dominate remote NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 25, 2020 01:16 PM EDT