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The #Lions are expected to hire Mark Brunell as their quarterbacks coach, source said. Another former NFL player joining Dan Campbell’s staff, and a key mentor for Matthew Stafford's successor.

Sources: The #Lions and Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways this offseason and the team will begin exploring trade options in the coming weeks for their star QB.

Barring any setbacks overnight, #Lions QB Matthew Stafford -- listed as questionable with rib, right thumb and ankle injuries -- will start Sunday’s finale against the #Vikings, per source. Nothing on the line for Detroit, but Stafford is determined to gut this out.

It looks like Matthew Stafford is determined to finish what he started in 2020. He's currently ranked as QB17 heading into the contest.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford is questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com.

Stafford is one injury away from getting body parts replaced like Mr. Potato Head. Stafford is tough as nails, but comes with a low floor because he could get hurt again.

Lions starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is not practicing Wednesday due to a sprained ankle.

Stafford has already been playing through rib and thumb ailments, so it is possible the Lions simply decide he's had enough this season and hold him out of Week 17. The Lions will start Chase Daniel under center if Stafford does end up sitting. There are some questions about Stafford's future in Detroit with a new General Manager and Head Coach expected this offseason. Stafford has two years left on his contract and is 33 years old.

During his press conference with the media Monday, 49ers head coach said he believes Jimmy Garoppolo will be the team’s starting quarterback in 2021.

The future of the position has been an interesting topic in recent weeks with the injuries to Garoppolo, his contract (no guaranteed money after this season) and the 49ers possibly in position to draft a quarterback in 2021, even if they have to move up for one. The team will finish with a losing record and be the latest to suffer a Super Bowl hangover. Garoppolo will have the 11th-highest quarterback cap hit in 2021 at $26.9 million dollars, but they would save $24.1 million in cap space if they move on from him. It will be an interesting offseason surrounding the former NFC champions.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford was diagnosed with a sprained ankle in Saturday’s loss to the Buccaneers.

Rapoport says the injury is not too serious but it would make sense for the Lions to sit Stafford for Week 17. With the Lions now at 5-10 and set for a head coach and general manager search in the offseason, all the focus is on 2021 and Stafford shouldn’t be anywhere near the field against the Vikings in Week 17. Look for Detroit to turn to Chase Daniel for the start as the Lions wrap up yet another disappointing season that was punctuated by a 47-7 drubbing by Tom Brady (and even Blaine Gabbert) and the Buccaneers.

Matthew Stafford left Saturday’s game against the Buccaneers with an injured foot and will not return.

Chase Daniel took over for Stafford, who was hobbling on the injured foot and went to the locker room. With the Lions being decimated by the Buccaneers, there was no reason to put Stafford back in anyway, as the Lions are headed for their tenth loss of the season.