The Detroit Lions worked out at least three kickers on Monday, including Havard 'Kickalicious' Rugland.

The Norwegian internet sensation, known best for his YouTube trick kick video, was with the Lions during training camp and part of the preseason.

Rugland thanked the team for the opportunity to workout via Twitter.

He showcased a big leg while with the team this offseason, but wasn't able to beat out veteran David Akers for the job. Rugland, converted all three of his field goal attempts during the preseason, including a 50-yarder.

The Lions also worked out Olindo Mare and Justin Medlock, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Mare, a 16-year veteran, spent his first 10 seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He appeared in three games for the Chicago Bears last season, filling in for an injured Robbie Gould.

Mare has converted 81.1 percent of his field goal attempts during his career, but has been inconsistent from longer distances, knocking down just 19 of 43 attempts from 50 yards and beyond.

Medlock was a fifth-round pick out of UCLA in 2007, but was released one game into his rookie season by the Kansas City Chiefs. He bounced around the CFL until getting another shot last season with the Carolina Panthers.

He beat Mare for the job in training camp.

Medlock made his first seven field goals for the Panthers, but missed his next three and was waived by Carolina.

The Lions have publicly remained committed to kicker David Akers despite the veteran's recent struggles. He's missed three field goals this season, including a 31-yarder against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving. He's also had two other attempts blocked.

Lions add safety to the practice squad

The Lions also filled the open spot on its practice squad by signing safety Akwasi Owusu-Ansah.

A 2010 fourth-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys, the 6-foot, 210-pound Owusu-Ansah played cornerback for Indiana of Pennsylvania.

He's appeared in 14 games in his career, including two starts with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011.

The roster opening to add Owusu-Ansah's was created by the signing of guard Rodney Austin off the practice squad to the 53-man roster last week.

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