You may remember that the Lions defeated the Vikings in a critical regular-season finale that decided who would get the No. 1 seed, division title and first-round postseason bye, and who would get the No. 5 seed. While Detroit won that game, it clearly didn't like finding itself in that position.

Detroit has also suggested excluding any player from the 90-player roster limit if they are placed on season-ending injured reserve on or before the day when NFL rosters reduce from 90 to 53 players. Players designated for return would be excluded from this rule.