Among the veterans and free agents passing through Allen Park on the workout/tryout circuit is a familiar name for Lions fans.

Don Carey.

Yes, that Don Carey. The one who played seven seasons as a defensive back in Detroit. The special teams stalwart who appeared in 13 games just last season for the Lions.

LIONS tryouts: Ss Andrew Adams, Don Carey, David Jones, Sharrod Neasman; CB Shareece Wright. — Howard Balzer (@HBalzer721) September 10, 2018

Even with a new coaching staff in place, it’s puzzling to see Carey’s name listed with the tryout squad for a team he played 84 games for in recent years.

Carey did not sign with the team. He was cut by the Jaguars earlier this summer.