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Released, rather than traded The Lions released Daniel on Thursday.

Impact Detroit reportedly engaged in trade talks regarding Daniel back in February, but with no deal having materialized, the team is instead cutting him to save cap space. The 34-year-old veteran will now be free to pursue a backup role elsewhere, and his reputation as a quality mentor will no doubt result in numerous interested suitors.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be traded The Lions have engaged in discussions with teams around the league about dealing Daniel, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact With Matthew Stafford already having been dealt to the Rams in exchange for Jared Goff -- and substantial draft capital -- it looks like the Lions are also looking to move on from Daniel, who signed a three-year, $13.05 million contract just last March. Daniels saw action in four games as Detroit's top backup last season. The 34-year-old will count $5.3 million against the cap in 2021 if he's on the roster, so even if Detroit doesn't manage to negotiate a trade, the team could consider simply releasing him to save $2.3 million of that figure.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Lions are trying to trade backup QB Chase Daniel Daniel is due $5.3 million in cap space in 2021

MARCH 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Appears in four games in 2020 Daniel appeared in four games in 2020 and completed 29 of 43 passes for 264 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Impact Daniel probably would have seen considerably more playing time had he been backing up anyone other than Matthew Stafford (ankle/thumb), who yet again proved his toughness in 2020 by playing through at least a trio of injuries to his ankle, thumb and ribs. However, even when he did see the field, Daniel didn't provide much hope for the Lions offense, as his 6.1 yards per pass attempt would have ranked 32nd among NFL quarterbacks this year. With the Lions able to save roughly $2.3 million against the salary cap by letting him go this offseason, there seems to be a good chance Daniel's days in Detroit are about over.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Stafford questionable for Lions against Minnesota

Quarterback Matthew Stafford is questionable for Detroit’s season finale against Minnesota on Sunday

JANUARY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Lions, Vikings both stumbling to the finish

This season will end like so many others for Matthew Stafford

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Lions interim coach and team were helpless against Bucs

Detroit Lions interim coach Darrell Bevell said he felt helpless watching his team from home

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

What were Detroit Lions thinking signing Chase Daniel in free agency? Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down two QBs: Tom Brady and Detroit Lions' Chase Daniel.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Lions and makeshift coaching staff struggle against Bucs

When a team loses 47-7, it is difficult to pick out one play that could have changed things

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Detroit Lions' Chase Daniel on his play after Matthew Stafford injury Detroit Lions QB Chase Daniel talks Dec. 26, 2020, after the team was blown out by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 47-7.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought

Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes in the only half he needed to play and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on to rout the Detroit Lions 47-7, sealing a spot in the playoffs for the...

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Ineffective in relief Daniel completed 13 of 18 passes for 86 yards in relief of the injured Matthew Stafford (ankle) in Saturday's 47-7 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Daniel came in after Stafford injured his ankle on Detroit's first drive, and the backup failed to get much going for a Lions team that looked completely overmatched. It was 34-0 Tampa Bay at halftime, and Daniel had only 52 passing yards at that point. When Daniel failed to show any progress in the second half, the Lions brought in third-stringer David Blough for the final three possessions. The offense didn't do any better under Blough, as Jamal Agnew scored Detroit's only touchdown on a punt return. There's a good chance Stafford is shut down for next week's finale against the Vikings, but the team could opt to throw Blough under center over Daniel.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chase Daniel Stole Millions From the Lions Chase Daniel is a bad in-game quarterback. His value for a franchise doesn't rest alone in what he can accomplish on the field, but it's fai...

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Lions QB Stafford leaves Buccaneers game with ankle injury

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was replaced in the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of an ankle injury and did not return

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25

Ryan Tannehill ran for two touchdowns and threw three more with Derrick Henry running for 147 yards and a score as the Tennessee Titans moved closer to clinching their third playof...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Detroit Lions QB Chase Daniel shows off speed he didn't know he had Detroit Lions backup QB Chase Daniel showed off impressive speed against the Green Bay Packers, but admitted he didn’t know he was still tha...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Titans determined to focus only on Lions, not playoff math

Tennessee has gone 12 long seasons since last winning the AFC South, and the current Titans are in no mood to be distracted with this big goal so close at hand

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Lions' Ragnow played against Packers with fractured throat

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow told teammates he couldn't talk because of an injury and continued playing against the Green Bay Packers

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play

The Detroit Lions will hold out hope as long as they can that Matthew Stafford can play at Tennessee with banged-up ribs

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers | 2020 Week 14 Chase Daniel postgame press conference

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Injured Stafford isn't available for comeback as Lions lose

The Detroit Lions were hoping Matthew Stafford had one more fourth-quarter comeback this season

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Relieves injured Stafford Daniel completed three of six passes for 29 yards after replacing the injured Matthew Stafford (ribs) in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 31-24 loss to Green Bay.

Impact Daniel led the offense to a field goal to pull within seven, but the Lions failed to recover the ensuing onside kick and Green Bay ran out the clock. Stafford went for X-rays after the game, per Mike Rothstein of ESPN.com, and Daniel would start against the Titans in Week 15 and possibly beyond if Stafford's forced to miss additional time due to the injury.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title

Aaron Rodgers ran for a tiebreaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 and clinched the NFC North ti...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Bengals' Burrow vs. Washington's Young: Top two picks meet

The top two picks in this year's draft face off when No. 1 Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals visit Chase Young and Washington

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Enters Week 9 in relief Daniel completed eight of 13 pass attempts for 94 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 9 against the Vikings.

Impact Daniel entered the game early in the fourth quarter after Matthew Stafford was forced to enter the concussion protocol. He threw an interception to end his first full drive, but managed to bounce back to lead the Lions to a touchdown on their next possession. Stafford was cleared from concussion protocol and should be ready to retake starting duties in Week 10 against Washington. That will leave Daniel in his usual role as the backup quarterback.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE