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Lions rumors: Detroit looking to sign DT Mike Patterson?

The Detroit Lions are reportedly expressing interest in a veteran defensive tackle.

The Detroit Lions may not be trading for another defensive tackle, but it appears they are indeed looking to bring in another veteran at the position:

Lions are meeting with DL Mike Patterson, one option to beef up the line as I mentioned recently. Would be a reunion with Jim Washburn

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) May 27, 2015

Mike Patterson, as Jason La Canfora mentioned, played under Jim Washburn in Philadelphia for a couple of years.