Detroit to meet with McQuarters
Free-agent cornerback played for Mariucci in San Francisco; ex-Pat Law is still a possibility

ALLEN PARK -- The NFL's second phase of free agency starts today and the Lions are looking at two cornerbacks already on the market.
R.W. McQuarters, released May 24 by the Bears, was expected to arrive in town Wednesday and visit with the Lions today. Previously, the Lions welcomed former Patriots cornerback Ty Law, who was released in February and is recovering from a broken left foot.
"There are still a couple of people who could make our football team better," Lions president Matt Millen said Wednesday. "If we can make it fit, then I'd do it."
McQuarters was released partly for salary-cap reasons. He was scheduled to make $3.05 million in base salary this season.
McQuarters was San Francisco's first-round draft pick in 1998 and played his first two seasons there under current Lions coach Steve Mariucci. McQuarters was traded to Chicago in 2000 for a sixth-round draft pick and was a valuable defender and return specialist for five seasons.
McQuarters had two interceptions in 2004 and has 10 in his career.
Law has a much higher profile.
The former University of Michigan star was a starter on four Super Bowl teams for New England and played in four Pro Bowls. He holds the franchise record with 36 career interceptions and is one of the NFL's toughest, most intense defensive backs.
Law's recovery from his broken foot, and his contract demands, are the keys to any deal with the Lions -- or any team.
"I'd still like to do something with Ty Law," Millen said. "I haven't forgotten that. We've got our updates on him. There's a lot of stuff involved. He's got to get ready to play."
Edwards update
Defensive end Kalimba Edwards' legal problems, stemming from his weekend arrest for a traffic violation, have no bearing on his playing status, Millen said.
"To me, they're separate," Millen said. "You can talk to him about it, but I'm fine with Kalimba."
Edwards was arraigned Tuesday on charges of resisting arrest and failing to produce a driver's license during a traffic stop in Southfield.
Edwards was Detroit's second-round draft pick in 2002, but has not built on a promising rookie season when he had 6 1/2 sacks. Edwards has had only 6 1/2 sacks the last two seasons combined, and did not start a game in 2004.
Edwards would not comment Wednesday.
Wilkinson plan
Defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson has been absent from the voluntary practices, but could participate next week Mariucci said.
Wilkinson has started every game for two seasons since signing with the Lions as a free agent near the end of training camp in 2003. Wilkinson lives in Virginia during the offseason, and has family matters to attend to, Mariucci said.
"You guys have got to keep in mind, these are voluntary camps, and I hope he volunteers to be here soon," Mariucci said.
"Dan's trying to work it out where he can be here. He's got to deal with a couple of things at home. Then hopefully, he will be here at some point. I spoke to him last week. I'm hoping he gets here."

Mike O'Hara / The Detroit News