Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson is expected to return for his 22nd season with the team provided he can complete a deal in the offseason, according to a report. Hanson ranks third in NFL history in career points with 2,150. Hanson finished with a career-high in points with 134 last season. ...more

The Browns have called the agents for Ravens free-agent linebackers Dannell Ellerbe and Paul Kruger, according to a report. Cleveland is $47 million under the salary cap. ...more

Lions safety Louis Delmas made an interesting analogy about Detroit on Friday while talking about his pending free agency. ...more

Cliff Avril has emerged as arguably the most coveted pass rusher in this year's free agency class. The Detroit Lions' defensive end has 20.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles over the last two seasons. If Avril receives the right offer, he could be tempted to move to outside linebacker for a 3-4 team. ...more

Mississippi State cornerback Johnthan Banks, who won the 2012 Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back, isn't short on confidence. He recently said that he thinks he "can cover Megatron." ...more

The Detroit Lions agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with veteran tackle Corey Hilliard on Friday, according to ESPN. The re-signing could signal the departure of starting right tackle Gosder Cherilus. If Cherilus does not return to Detroit, Hilliard could compete with Jason Fox for the starting spot. ...more

The Detroit Lions have "real" interest in signing soon-to-be free agent Reggie Bush, according to a report. ...more

Much like San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley, Eric Fisher is looking to make an improbable leap from Central Michigan to a first-round pick in the NFL Draft. Fisher has leaned heavily on Staley as he prepared for this week's NFL Scouting Combine. ...more

Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson thinks that teammate Jahvid Best should 'shut it down,' instead of trying to return from his third career concussion. ...more

Lions wideout Nate Burleson wants free agent Reggie Bush to bring his talents to Detroit after a successful two-year stint on South Beach. Bush seems like a perfect fit, but the Lions might not be able to afford him. ...more