The Detroit Lions and quarterback Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways after progressive talks, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Stafford expressed to the Lions he wanted out and the team is in the process of looking for trade destinations that will likely include a first-round pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Both sides started open discussions at the end of the season after Stafford expressed he wanted a fresh start. With the Lions in rebuild mode, team officials agreed with the veteran QB's sentiments, according to NFL Network.
Stafford has two years and $43 million remaining on his current contract and is due a $10 million roster bonus on March 5.