The Lions have engaged in discussions with teams around the league about dealing Daniel, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Matthew Stafford already having been dealt to the Rams in exchange for Jared Goff -- and substantial draft capital -- it looks like the Lions are also looking to move on from Daniel, who signed a three-year, $13.05 million contract just last March. Daniels saw action in four games as Detroit's top backup last season. The 34-year-old will count $5.3 million against the cap in 2021 if he's on the roster, so even if Detroit doesn't manage to negotiate a trade, the team could consider simply releasing him to save $2.3 million of that figure.

Daniel appeared in four games in 2020 and completed 29 of 43 passes for 264 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel probably would have seen considerably more playing time had he been backing up anyone other than Matthew Stafford (ankle/thumb), who yet again proved his toughness in 2020 by playing through at least a trio of injuries to his ankle, thumb and ribs. However, even when he did see the field, Daniel didn't provide much hope for the Lions offense, as his 6.1 yards per pass attempt would have ranked 32nd among NFL quarterbacks this year. With the Lions able to save roughly $2.3 million against the salary cap by letting him go this offseason, there seems to be a good chance Daniel's days in Detroit are about over.

Daniel completed 13 of 18 passes for 86 yards in relief of the injured Matthew Stafford (ankle) in Saturday's 47-7 loss to the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel came in after Stafford injured his ankle on Detroit's first drive, and the backup failed to get much going for a Lions team that looked completely overmatched. It was 34-0 Tampa Bay at halftime, and Daniel had only 52 passing yards at that point. When Daniel failed to show any progress in the second half, the Lions brought in third-stringer David Blough for the final three possessions. The offense didn't do any better under Blough, as Jamal Agnew scored Detroit's only touchdown on a punt return. There's a good chance Stafford is shut down for next week's finale against the Vikings, but the team could opt to throw Blough under center over Daniel.

Daniel completed three of six passes for 29 yards after replacing the injured Matthew Stafford (ribs) in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 31-24 loss to Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel led the offense to a field goal to pull within seven, but the Lions failed to recover the ensuing onside kick and Green Bay ran out the clock. Stafford went for X-rays after the game, per Mike Rothstein of ESPN.com, and Daniel would start against the Titans in Week 15 and possibly beyond if Stafford's forced to miss additional time due to the injury.

Daniel completed eight of 13 pass attempts for 94 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 9 against the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel entered the game early in the fourth quarter after Matthew Stafford was forced to enter the concussion protocol. He threw an interception to end his first full drive, but managed to bounce back to lead the Lions to a touchdown on their next possession. Stafford was cleared from concussion protocol and should be ready to retake starting duties in Week 10 against Washington. That will leave Daniel in his usual role as the backup quarterback.

Daniel will serve as the Lions' backup quarterback Sunday against the Vikings after Matthew Stafford was cleared to start following his negative COVID-19 test, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel and David Blough took all the live reps at quarterback during the Lions' three practices this week after Stafford went into self-isolation Wednesday following his placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Stafford -- who was placed on the list after being a high-risk close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19 -- was still able to participate in virtual meetings with the Lions in anticipation of gaining clearance ahead of game day. With Stafford continuing to test negative over the past several days and arranging private travel to Minneapolis after being activated from the list Saturday, he'll now be able to fill his normal starting duties despite having not practiced all week. Daniel is still expected to be active over Blough as Detroit's No. 2 signal-caller.

Daniel is preparing as if he'll start Sunday's game against the Vikings, even though the Lions still hope to have Matthew Stafford available to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list before kickoff, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stafford seems on track to play if he remains COVID-19 negative, but the Lions won't be able to activate him any earlier than Sunday morning. Should things take a turn for the worse, Daniel would make his sixth NFL start and see his first game action in a Lions uniform. The Lions' pass catchers would all receive a downgrade if Daniel fills in for Stafford.

Daniel is signing a three-year, $13.05 million contract with the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel spent the past two seasons in Chicago, where he started three games and completed 70.0 percent of his passes for 6.8 yards per attempt, with six touchdowns, four interceptions and 16 sacks. The 33-year-old dump-off artist appears mediocre even by backup QB standards, but he'll at least be an upgrade on last year's disastrous combination of Jeff Driskel (hamstring) and David Blough in Detroit. The Lions expect starting quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) to return to health this spring.

Daniel failed to see the field in the Bears' 21-19 win over the Vikings in Week 17, and he finished the season with 435 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in two appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Daniel made a pair of starts in relief of an injured Mitchell Trubisky earlier in the season, and he averaged 213 yards and 1.5 touchdowns. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and there's an excellent chance that he continues to serve as a reliable backup, though his fantasy value will be as an emergency option in leagues that start two quarterbacks in games in which he's called upon to start.

Daniel completed one of four passes for nine yards in the Bears' 17-7 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After Mitch Trubisky was removed from in the fourth quarter with a hip injury, Daniel took over for two drives but was unable to move the chains a single time. Should Trubisky be forced to miss the Week 12 home game against the Giants, Daniel would become a fantasy option in leagues that start two quarterbacks. Earlier in the season when given two starts, he completed 73 percent of his passes while averaging 213 passing yards and 1.5 touchdowns.