The Lions have signed former Tennessee linebacker Stephen Tulloch to a one-year deal worth $3.35 million, including $1.8 million guaranteed, according to league sources. Tulloch, 26, has led the Titans in tackles each of the past two seasons.

The Texans are believed to be ready to pursue free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha aggressively when the NFL lockout ends. However, the Lions, Eagles and Packers are believed to be very interested in the Pro Bowler as well.

The Lions are expected to pursue a pair of linebackers once the NFL lockout ends and free agency begins. Fox Sports Detroit reported on Friday that, specifically, the Lions will likely target Stephen Tulloch and Justin Durant.

The Lions are not expected to join the bidding war for cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha when the NFL lockout ends. Asomugha, who could command $18 million per year as the best available free agent, likely will be "too expensive" for the Lions, according to a team source. Detroit is in need of a cornerback.

Lions defender Ndamukong Suh, who believes the team can go 16-0 this coming season, wants to erase the stigma surrounding the team. "Playoffs should no question be a goal, but that's the first goal," he said. "The second goal is to get to that next level, getting to the last round, getting to the Super Bowl and moving past that stigma of the Lions are just another team that, 'Oh, we just beat you guys every, single year and that's it.' We're going to be a team to be reckoned with."

Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is encouraged by the labor progress the NFL's owners and players have made recently. "It seems like there's some good progress and good talks," Suh said. "The main thing is that they're talking and being able to interact with each other. There was a point in time where there was nothing being said and we were just sitting back. "Now, there's some interaction and it looks like there's some positive light at the end of the tunnel. We're looking forward to getting it done." Suh is spending his offseason traveling, working out, rehabbing his surgically repaired shoulder and spending time with family and friends.