Canadian ex-NFLer grew up a Detroit Lions fan. Now, he won't cheer for them after playing there

Retired tight end Luke Willson played parts of eight seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Seattle Seahawks and one season for his "hometown" Detroit Lions. That was 2018, when they finished 6-10, in a season he doesn't look back on fondly. The Lions play the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the NFC Championship game.

Canadian ex-NFLer grew up a Detroit Lions fan. Now, he won't cheer for them after playing there
Luke Willson signs one-year deal with Detroit Lions.

Retired tight end Luke Willson played parts of eight seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Seattle Seahawks and one season for his "hometown" Detroit Lions. That was 2018, when they finished 6-10, in a season he doesn't look back on fondly. The Lions play the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the NFC Championship game.