Allen Park — As the Detroit Lions enter the second season of the franchise's rebuild, they are also nearing a crossroads with one of the roster's best players.
While the Lions hold the rights to tight end T.J. Hockenson for both this season and next after exercising the fifth-year option on his rookie contract in April, this is the typical time to be discussing an extension with a young player of his caliber.
At the league meetings in February, general manager Brad Holmes acknowledged those conversations were on his staff's radar, but, as has been his standard operating practice, he declined to offer any additional details.