The Facts: The Lions re-signed Cason to a one-year contract Wednesday, adding depth in the backfield.

Diehards Line:In parts of six seasons, Cason has 517 yards rushing and three touchdowns. He signed with the Lions late last season, playing in six games and gaining 94 yards on 24 carries in his second stint with the team. Cason was in Detroit during the 2001 and 2002 seasons before playing for the Dallas Cowboys for one season and the St. Louis Rams the next two seasons.