Dave Birkett

Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Lions are not just hosting kickers on free agent workouts today. According to various reports, the Lions have a handful of cornerbacks in town, too.

The Lions are hosting a kick-off this morning between veteran kickers Matt Prater, Jay Feely and Connor Barth and plan to sign the winner to replace Alex Henery, who was cut Monday after missing three field goals in a weekend loss to the Buffalo Bills.

According to ESPN, cornerback Ellis Lankster, who was released by the New York Jets last month, also is working out for the Lions this morning. And the National Football Post reports that former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Curtis Marsh has a workout scheduled, too.

The Lions -- and most NFL teams -- hold workouts at various positions on Tuesdays during the regular season, often to have their "ready list" in case they need to sign a free agent at a moment's notice.

The Lions lost cornerbacks Bill Bentley and Nevin Lawson to season-ending injuries earlier this year but expect to get backup Cassius Vaughn back from a sprained ankle Sunday, against the Minnesota Vikings (1 p.m., Fox).

Darius Slay and Rashean Mathis have started every game for the Lions (3-2) this year. Danny Gorrer and safety Isa Abdul-Quddus have split nickel duties.

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