Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston wanted to test the free agency market, but it appears he has seen enough.

Houston and the Lions are currently working on a three-year deal for the cornerback to remain in Detroit, according to YAHOO! Sports' Jason Cole. He earned $3 million last season, but it is unclear how much money Houston is seeking through free agency.

If Houston is re-signs, Detroit's cornerback situation would be settled heading into the 2013 season. Lions cornerback Bill Bentley is currently recovering from a season-ending shoulder injury, but should be ready to play this year. Detroit will also have Jonte Green and Chris Greenwood as backups.

"Corners are tough to find in the NFL," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said at the NFL Scouting Combine. "Chris started off the season hurt. He had an ankle sprain coming into the regular season and missed the first couple of games. You realize how much you miss a guy when a guy is not out on the field, but Chris this year added some things to his resume that he really didn't have before. There were a few games that he matched number one wide receivers. Guys like Andre Johnson, Brandon Marshall, and people like that.

"That was something we had never really used him for, and he had never really done before. He's played some quality football for us, and has worked on some of the things early in his career that have been weaknesses. He's a vet, he's a pro, and he's a guy that's been productive for us. "

If Houston re-signs, Detroit has an opportunity to solidify its secondary when Houston Texans free agent safety Glover Quin visits Allen Park tomorrow. If Quin signs, and strong safety Amari Spievey can stay healthy, Detroit's secondary will be set very early in free agency.

Houston has started in 42 of the 43 games he has appeared in since joining Detroit in 2010. He has missed only five games during that time span.

Last season, Houston had 56 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and 11 pass breakups. ProFootballFocus.com ranks Houston 16th among players at that same position, plus opposing quarterbacks had a 78.7 QB rating when facing Houston in coverage.