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season was the 58th season in franchise history. In a strike-affected season, the Lions fell further from their 1986 record of 5–11, winning only four games and missing the postseason for the fourth consecutive season.

Offseason

NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

Personnel

Staff

NFL replacement players

After the league decided to use replacement players during the

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strike, the following team was assembled:

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

References

External links

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