ALLEN PARK, Mich. (March 16, 2005) -- The Detroit Lions signed offensive guard Rick DeMulling to a two-year contract.
The team did not release details of the deal.
DeMulling, who started 41 games for the Indianapolis Colts over three seasons, will be plugged in as a starter along with guard Damien Woody, tackle Jeff Backus and center Dominic Raiola.
Detroit still has to add a tackle -- in the draft or free agency -- to replace Stockar McDougle, who signed with the Miami Dolphins.
Indianapolis drafted the 6-foot-4, 304-pound DeMulling in the seventh round of the 2001 draft.
The Baltimore Ravens pursued DeMulling, but decided he was too expensive. DeMulling also visited the Buffalo Bills after the Colts released him this month to help clear salary-cap space.
