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Meet Mike Daniels: New Detroit Lions DT's first TD came against Detroit

The Detroit Lions have added to and already solid defensive line, signing defensive lineman Mike Daniels to a one-year deal.

Here's a quick primer on the 6-foot, 310-pound 30-year-old former Green Bay Packers DT:

Multi-sport star

Daniels did more than just play football at Blackwood (N.J.) Highland Regional High School. He was a three-year letterman in wrestling and threw the discus and shot put.

And even on the football field, he was a handful on offense and defense. He was a senior captain, when he ran for over 2,00 yards in his career.