Detroit Lions picking up Riley Reiff's fifth-year option

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  • Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com
  • Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
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The Detroit Lions are keeping their left tackle.

General manager Martin Mayhew said Friday the franchise is planning on picking up the fifth-year option for offensive lineman Riley Reiff, the team’s first-round pick in the 2012 draft, meaning he’ll be under contract through the 2016 season.