The Facts: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning that teams have been calling Detroit about a potential trade for the enigmatic Ebron ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

Diehards Line: Lions general manager Bob Quinn picked up the fifth-year option on Ebron in May, which keeps the former first-round pick under contract for 2018, paying roughly $8.25 million. The club option is guaranteed for injury only. Detroit or any team trading for Ebron could get out of the hefty pay raise if the tight end can pass a physical before the next league year opens. A change of scenery could be beneficial for Ebron, who has admitted to being "in the dumps" this season after early-season struggles continued in what he believed would be a breakout campaign. Ebron is averaging a career-low 7.8 yards per catch and just 17 yards per game on 2.1 catches per contest. He has one touchdown in his last 19 games, including playoffs. The first-round pick is being badly outplayed by low-cost veteran Darren Fells, who has three touchdowns on 10 receptions and 101 yards. Ebron also didn't start for the first time since 2015 in the Lions' last game. Given Ebron's struggles this year, and potential big pay raise next season, a trade would not likely net a significant return. Still, it's worth watching.