Lions set to sign QB Culpepper

Nov 2, 2008 - 1:22 AM ALLEN PARK, Michigan (Ticker) -- The Detroit Lions may end Daunte Culpepper's retirement.

According to multiple reports, the former Pro Bowl quarterback agreed to terms on a two-year contract Saturday and likely will sign the deal Monday.

Financial terms have not been disclosed.

Culpepper, who previously met with the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this week, worked out for the Lions on Tuesday and the two sides have been trying to hammer out a deal since.

The 31-year-old former first-round draft pick will join a winless Lions club looking for answers at quarterback. Jon Kitna is out for the season with a back injury and backup Dan Orlovsky has struggled to lead Detroit's offense since taking over under center.

Culpepper announced his retirement in September after unsuccessfully trying to find work throughout the offseason. He spent last year with the Oakland Raiders and the 2006 campaign with the Miami Dolphins.

In 92 career games, the Central Florida product has thrown for 24,222 yards, 142 touchdowns and 94 interceptions.