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‘Workhorse’ Worrilow to bring grit to Lions’ defense

Phoenix — Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell doesn’t talk much during the offseason, so it made sense for reporters to ask about his thoughts on the team’s recent release of linebacker DeAndre Levy.

But Caldwell deflected, and said he’d rather talk about the future than the past, and focused his answer on Paul Worrilow, one of the Lions’ free-agent acquisitions.

“We think he’s one of those guys that can move and run,” Caldwell said. “He’s been an active special teamer, but he’s also one of those guys that gets around the ball quite often (on defense).