Cliff Avril doesn't want the team's franchise tag placed on him, but he hopes to remain with the Lions.
Detroit can use the franchise tag on the defensive end to keep him off the market with a one-year deal for the average of the five highest-paid at his position.
Avril's agent, Brian Mackler, says talks are moving "very slowly" with the Lions.
Avril Wants To Remain With Lions, But Doesn't Want Franchise Tag