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3 Lions who likely won’t be back in 2021

By Cole Thompson

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 04: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions tries to get around the tackle of Marcus Williams #43 of the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on October 04, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. New Orleans won the game 35-29. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 04: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions tries to get around the tackle of Marcus Williams #43 of the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on October 04, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. New Orleans won the game 35-29. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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The best thing about Kenny Golladay’s injuries in 2020 is that now he will be affordable in free agency. Would the Lions be able to offer him a prove-it contract and keep him one more season?

More than likely, no.

The 27-year-old was a steal in the third round back in 2017 and has grown to be the team’s top target. Golladay tallied two seasons of over 1,000-yards and a career average of 16.8 yards per catch. A team is going to give him top dollar on the open market.

If Quinn was the GM, this would be an easy franchise tag. Who’s to say the next one won’t do the same? The reality is, the Lions are in a new regime and could part ways with anyone they didn’t draft. Barring the franchise tag, expect Detroit to target multiple receivers to replace Golladay’s production in the draft.

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