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Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Lions defensive tackle Cory Redding, a free agent who currently is limited by the franchise tag, does not plan to attend any drills until he has a long-term contract.

And, technically, Redding can't participate in any offseason or preseason practices until he signs the one-year tender offer worth $6.7 million. The payment becomes fully guaranteed once Redding signs the tender; but he likewise is then required to attend all mandatory offseason minicamps, training camp, and preseason games and practices.

In the past, several franchise players have stayed away from his team until the eve of the regular season, at which time they signed the tender -- and got the full amount of their guaranteed salary.

The only risk for the player is that, until the franchise tender is signed, it can be withdrawn.

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