Ty Detmer was re-signed by the Detroit Lions on Friday after a season in which he did not play as a backup quarterback.

Two other free agents, tight end Mikhael Ricks and cornerback Jimmy Wyrick, also signed, the team said.

Detmer, entering his 12th NFL season, originally joined the Lions through a trade with Cleveland before the 2001 season. He started four games that season, completing 92-of-151 passes with three touchdowns. Last year, he backed up rookie Joey Harrington and second-year quarterback Mike McMahon....more