The Facts: The Lions re-signed Colbert on Thursday, a day after he visited Allen Park for a workout and physical.

Diehards Line:Colbert, a sixth-year pro who spent his first four NFL seasons with Carolina, initially signed with the Lions as a free agent late last season when the team put veteran Mike Furrey on injured reserve. Colbert, who also played for Denver and Seattle last season, played in four games for the Lions and caught five passes for 64 yards. The Lions recently added Bryant Johnson, Ronald Curry and Will Franklin to a receiving corps featuring Calvin Johnson as the primary weapon.