The agent for linebacker Al Wilson said his client had "a wonderful, wonderful trip to Detroit."

The Lions brought Wilson in for a visit Tuesday and are eyeing the five-time Pro Bowler as a potential part of their defensive makeover this offseason. Wilson, 30, sat out last year with a neck injury, but was medically cleared to play in January. If he signs, he likely would start at middle linebacker while incumbent Paris Lenon moves to the strong side. Both Teddy Lehman, the Lions' other middle linebacker last year, and starting strong-side backer Boss Bailey are unrestricted free agents and not expected to return.

"We've got a bunch of teams we're in the process of talking to," Wilson's agent, Peter Schaffer, said in a phone interview. "Al said he had a wonderful, wonderful trip to Detroit. Matt Millen, he thought he was looking at himself in the mirror so it was both exciting and scary at the same time."

Millen, the Lions president, inquired about Wilson last year when he traded Dre Bly to the Denver Broncos for George Foster and Tatum Bell. Eventually, Wilson was traded to the Giants, but he failed a physical and was released by Denver last April.

If healthy, Wilson is one of the best linebackers on the market this winter. He also seems to fit Rod Marinelli's desire to get hungrier on defense. Schaffer said Wilson is "excited" to play again but would not put a timetable on his decision.

"As soon as he's comfortable with his situation we will decide," Schaffer said.