The Lions are getting closer to having all their draft picks signed in time to report at 4 p.m. Friday for the start of training camp on Saturday.
   Third-round pick linebacker DeAndre Levy and seventh-round tackle Lydon Murtha have been signed this week according to ProFootballTalk.com. The signings haven’t been confirmed by the Lions.
  Still without contracts are first-round tight end Brandon Pettigrew, second-round free safety Louis Delmas, third-round wide receiver Derrick Williams and fourth-round defensive tackle Sammie Hill.
   The Lions have a good record at getting all players signed (at least they have a good record on something) and into camp on time. President Tom Lewand has said he is confident that will happen again this week.
  — PAULA PASCHE