Allen Park — Not that long ago, they were vital components on great defenses, middle-of-the-mayhem maulers. Two bumpy detours later, they’re back. Or at least, the Lions desperately hope they’re back.
DeAndre Levy was on the field Thursday for organized team activities, and for a guy who loves journeys, he’s had a crazy one. Two years ago, Levy was the linebacker leader on the Lions’ second-rated defense. He signed a $33 million contract last August and hurt his hip shortly thereafter. He tried to rehabilitate, suffered setbacks, tried to play, then finally underwent surgery in October.