The Lions will sign linebacker Rocky Boiman, according to a source. Boiman played six games for the Steelers last year. He has previously played for the Chiefs, Colts and Titans.

Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was involved in a minor traffic accident early Thursday night. Suh was driving his Land Rover and struck a Honda Civic driven by a 30-year-old woman who pulled out into his path. The woman was cited for disobeying a traffic signal and was transported to William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak with minor injuries.

The Seahawks have traded defensive end and former first-round pick Lawrence Jackson to the Lions for an undisclosed draft choice in 2011. Seattle selected Jackson with the 28th pick in 2008. The pick Seattle is getting from Detroit is likely in the same low round next year as the one the Seahawks had just lost to the 49ers to get Kentwan Balmer, who was drafted one choice behind Jackson in 2008.

The Lions have been using a lot of two-tight end sets to utilize the skills of Tony Scheffler and Brandon Pettigrew. "It's different than what I am used to," said Scheffler. "I haven't been in a system quite like this, but as a professional and a veteran in this league, you've got to find a way to adapt, learn new systems and move forward." Scheffler is a skilled route-runner and receiver, while Pettigrew is a tough blocker who's improving as a pass catcher.

Ndamukong Suh missed seven practices as his representatives and the Lions were negotiating a contract. Suh previously vowed to report to training camp on time. "It was a tough time. Obviously, I wanted to be in camp on time as I said previously. That's what I said. Unfortunately, I wasn't, so I apologize for that,'' Suh said. "As we all know, it's a business, and my agents did a great job of taking care of that for me because that's what I hired them for. They did everything I asked and took care of it the way I wanted it taken care of. That's beyond the point now. I'm in camp now and I'm excited to be here.''

The Lions have confirmed reports that they have reached an agreement on a contract with rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz said Suh has passed a conditioning test and was cleared for drills. "I give a lot of credit to Roosevelt Barnes and Eugene Parker," said Lions president Tom Lewand, referring to Suh's agents. "Obviously, and most importantly to Ndamukong himself because it takes a player's involvement to really get a deal done. While we would've liked to do it earlier -- I'm sure he would've liked to do it earlier -- we're just glad it's done and over with and he's got a lot of training camp ahead of him." Suh's five-year rookie contract is worth more than $60 million, $40 million of which is guaranteed, team sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

The Lions and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh reached an agreement Tuesday on a five-year contract, according to team sources, and reported by ESPN.com. The two sides have agreed on the terms of the deal, but still are signing off on the language of it. The deal will not be signed until the language is completed. The numbers were projected to come in north of $12M a year, which means the deal will be worth more than $60M dollars. Suh is guaranteed $40M.

Lions center Dominic Raiola says rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh should end his holdout. "I haven't even sent him a text or anything, but I'd like to tell him, 'Just sign the damn contract already. You are missing some good things here,' " Raiola told the Detroit News. Suh missed his fourth day of practice on Tuesday as his agents continue working on a contract with the team. "I understand the business side of it, but when you are talking $40 million, $42 million, $43 million, I don't know what the big difference is," Raiola said. "Any way you cut it, after taxes, that's $20 million. So you've got to get that name signed and get out here."

The agent for Ndamukong Suh says that the rookie defensive end isn't seeking a contract richer than Rams quarterback Sam Bradford's recent deal. Suh was taken by Detroit with the second overall pick in April after St. Louis selected Bradford, who received a $50 million contract. Agent Eugene Parker said such demands are "not true."

Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh sounded confident all along that he wouldn't be a holdout at the start of training camp. However, Suh wasn't on the field with Detroit on Saturday. His agents, Eugene Parker and Roosevelt Barnes, are still working on reaching a contract agreement with the Lions. "I just got off the phone with those guys a minute ago," Lions president Tom Lewand said. "We had an extended conversation and I'm sure we'll have another one shortly. Both sides are focused on getting this done as quickly as possible."