The Lions have signed 32 year old DT/DE Eric Hicks to a 1-year deal.  He did not play last season in the NFL.  Hicks has played in 139 games in his NFL career and he has made 335 tackles, has defensed 11 passes, has 44.5 sacks and he has forced 7 fumbles.  This was a depth signing for the Lions as Hicks might have a little something left after having last year off.