The Detroit Lions will end their season with more focus on the status of offensive coordinator Mike Martz than on Sunday’s opponent, the Green Bay Packers.

Martz, whose future with the Lions has been the subject of speculation since midseason, reportedly has been told by Lions management he will not be back in 2008, according to Internet reports.

Martz has one year left on the three-year contract he signed when coach Rod Marinelli hired him in 2006.

Kippy Brown, the Lions’ wide receivers coach for two years under Martz and offensive coordinator of the Dolphins in 1988-89, will succeed Martz, according to published reports citing NFL sources.

• Reports: Martz won’t be back