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The Lions are nearing agreement on a contract with Cassel, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Cassel provides the Lions with a veteran backup option behind starter Matthew Stafford. Jake Rudock is also in the team's quarterback room, but the 35-year-old Cassel may have the upper hand for the No. 2 job, given his 81 games of NFL starting experience since 2008.
