The Facts: Leshoure tore his left Achilles tendon in the second week of training camp last year. At the Lions’ request, Leshoure moved the final stages of his rehab to Detroit from Arizona. He’s doing resistance work and light running and is expected to join organized team activities at some point this off-season.

Diehards Line:One former NFL player who dealt with the same injury twice said he expects Leshoure back at 100 percent this fall. “It’s actually good that he tore it in training camp, quite honestly,” said SiriusXM NFL radio host Jim Miller, who tore both of his Achilles tendons during his playing career. “I was back running full strength in five months. ..." Leshoure looked like he was going to be a key part of the Lions' offense when injury struck last August, and the team is eager to get a read on him this spring. Jahvid Best’s status remains uncertain because of concussion problems, and even if Best returns, it’s clear he’s not an every-down back. With a healthy Leshoure, Miller said the Lions should be more balanced offensively and better able to control the clock. The Lions ranked 29th in the league in rushing last year, at 95.2 yards per game.