August 17, 2019: Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford (38) prior

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Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford (38) plays against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane Stock

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August 17, 2019: Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford (38) prior to an NFL football pre-season game between the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. ..Trask

Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford warms up prior to an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally Stock

Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford warms up prior to an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally Stock

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August 17, 2019: Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford (38) prior to an NFL football pre-season game between the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. ..Trask