The NFL’s free agency negotiating period opened Monday before the league’s new year begins on Wednesday. We’re tracking the latest Lions news ahead of the official start of the offseason.

The Detroit Lions will reportedly sign former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark to a one-year deal.

The NFL’s free agency negotiating period will open on Monday before the league’s new year begins on Wednesday. We’re tracking the latest Lions news ahead of the official start of the offseason.

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates a touchdown off a throw by quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) celebrates a game-winning extra point against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. The Detroit Lions won 23-22. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)The Detroit Lions will need a new kicker next season. Prater, 36, made two Pro Bowls as a Lions kicker, as well as a slew of clutch game-winning kicks for the team over the years. pic.twitter.com/ZVsiHz1y4D — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) March 17, 2021The new Lions kicker could be on the roster already: The team signed Steelers kicker Matthew Wright to a futures contract in January.

(Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)The Detroit Lions will reportedly not use the franchise tag on their star wide receiver Kenny Golladay, who is set to become a free agent, ESPN reports. Lions have informed WR Kenny Golladay that they will not use their franchise tag on him, as @TomPelissero reported. The franchise tag is used by teams on players who are set to become free agents. Schefter said the Lions may opt to just let Golladay walk as part of the rebuild, noting the cost of the franchise tag for Golladay would be around $16 million. In four years with the Lions, Golladay has played 47 games, logging 21 touchdowns and 3,068 yards.

(Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)It’s decision day for the Detroit Lions: Will they franchise tag their star wide receiver Kenny Golladay before the deadline? UPDATE: Report: Lions won’t franchise tag WR Kenny Golladay, making him free agentNFL teams have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to franchise tag players and Golladay, set to become a free agent on March 17, is a prime candidate for the Lions. The franchise tag is used by teams on players who are set to become free agents. AdSchefter said the Lions may opt to just let Golladay walk as part of the rebuild, noting the cost of the franchise tag for Golladay would be around $16 million. AdIn four years with the Lions, Golladay has played 47 games, logging 21 touchdowns and 3,068 yards.