Martin Mayhew said the Detroit Lions are open to all options with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, including potentially using the franchise or transition tags on the free agent-to-be.

"He certainly is a big priority for us and he's an important part of our football team the past five years and I think the world of him," Mayhew said.

Mayhew said he spoke with Suh on Monday and he is "looking forward to working with him" to try and get a deal done. Mayhew said the team would prefer to sign a long-term deal with Suh, who would be one of the most sought-after free agents in 2015 if he reaches March without a deal.