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Detroit Lions eyeing Calais Campbell in free agency: 'We're not the only one who's on him'

PHOENIX — The first wave of free agency is over, but the Detroit Lions aren't done adding big-ticket items to their defense yet.

Lions coach Dan Campbell acknowledged at the NFL's annual spring meeting Tuesday the team is interested in signing veteran defensive lineman Calais Campbell.

Campbell, 36, spent the past three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, totalling 11 sacks in 40 games. The Ravens released Campbell before the start of free agency this month.

"You're talking about a lot of respect for a big man," Campbell said. "Oh my gosh. I just keep watching (film), I'm like, 'Man, there's no way he can feel good.