The Detroit Lions made the playoffs last season for the second time in three years and for the 12th time in the modern era of the NFL. In previous years, that accomplishment would have been signified along with the other 11 playoff appearances on Detroit’s playoff banners hanging over Ford Field.
The only problem is those banners no longer hang above Ford Field.
Lions team president Rod Wood, in agreement with general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Jim Caldwell, have taken down the banners as the organization finishes up their $100 million in renovations to Ford Field.