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The jobs of punt and kickoff returner will remain wide open as the Lions begin organized team activities next week.

It was reinforced for him when he woke up on the second day of the Lions' rookie camp.

In this Nov. 4, 2012, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs runs the ball on a kickoff return against the Baltimore Ravens.

Special teams are where many late round draftees and UDFAs have the opportunity to make their mark on a team's 53-man roster.

It appears that the Detroit Lions are in fact interested in free-agent wide receiver/return specialist Josh Cribbs.

The Detroit Lions have had a busy offseason when it comes to special teams. Jason Hanson retired, leading to the Lions signing kickers David Akers and Havard Rugland .

Later this month, the Lions will start "Phase Three" of the offseason training program, which is when they'll begin the first of 10 allotted organized team activity practices.

After the signing of Reggie Bush , the Detroit Lions appeared to have plenty of talent at the running back position.

Sep 3, 2011; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers punter Sam Martin gets the punt blocked by Virginia Tech Hokies running back Tony Gregory during the third quarter at Lane Stadium.

The Detroit Lions had many issues on special teams in 2012, especially in the return game.

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes Detroit Lions rookie running back Theo Riddick is talented enough to have an immediate impact this season.

Draft picks Ziggy Ansah, Darius Slay, Larry Warford and Sam Martin are expected to compete and likely win starting jobs, while Devin Taylor, Theo Riddick and Michael Williams should contribute in key rotational roles.

The Lions took some depth, drafted a punter and punted one of their draft picks on the third and final day of the NFL draft Saturday.

In the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft , the Detroit Lions selected Darius Slay .

The Lions solved their running back needs in free agency by signing Reggie Bush, and they rounded out their backfield by taking one of the top all-purpose players available, Notre Dame's Theo Riddick, in the sixth round.

Before Detroit Lions second-round draft pick Darius Slay found a permanent home at cornerback, he was an all-state high school running back.