The mystery surrounding DeAndre Levy's status may soon reach its end.

After remaining on the sidelines for well over a week to start this year's training camp, general manager Bob Quinn told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that he expects the veteran linebacker to return to practice soon.

Levy missed all but one game last season due to a torn labrum in his hip. Participating in OTAs appeared to be a promising sign for his chances of being cleared for camp, but he ended up on the non-football injury list to start the summer.

Team officials have declined to provide details on his status, so it remains unclear whether the continued delay is a result of lingering hip concerns or another undisclosed injury.

While getting him on the field for the start of camp would have been ideal, a return for the the 29-year-old at any point in advance of the regular season would be a significant addition for Detroit's defense.

Prior to his injury issues, Levy helped lead a unit that ranked second in yards allowed in 2014 behind only the Seattle Seahawks. Starting in all 16 regular-season contests, he finished the year with 151 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.