Every day we’ll take a look at one of the Detroit Lions heading for free agency, what he has meant to the team before and a prognosis on whether he will be back with the club in 2015. Previous free agents profiled are here.

Free agent to be: Darryl Tapp

Position: Defensive end

Age: 30

Years in the league: 9

What he made last season: Tapp signed a one-year deal last season, was cut at the end of camp and re-signed a few days later. He had a $570,000 cap charge and made $855,000 in base salary and cash last season.

What he did last season: He played in every game for the Lions as a rotational defensive end -- and sometimes in the defensive tackle rotation, too. He finished with 17 tackles and a half-sack, mostly as a space-eating run stopper. He’s an easy locker room presence and position group spokesman.

His potential market value: Not too high. Tapp is a player who is not going to give you great explosion or many major plays, but he is a high-character guy who can fit in a defensive line rotation playing inside or outside. He played one season as a defensive end/outside linebacker hybrid in Washington in the 3-4, so he offers that versatility.

Will he fit the Lions: Sure, as long as he is willing to come cheap. He’s a player who understands his role within a defense, gets along with everybody, and fits in Teryl Austin’s scheme. That he has experience at multiple positions will also help. But mostly, he is a cheap option on the defensive line.

What happens: He likely won’t be an immediate signing considering other needs Detroit has, but it would be surprising if the Lions parted ways with him. They know what they would get in Tapp, and unless he didn’t want to return -- in other words, he gets a better offer -- he fits in well with the Lions and it would make sense to have him come back.