Retired linebacker Willie McGinest says he is considering a return to the NFL.The 39-year-old has been working out with the Detroit Lions while the league and its players association continue to endure a work stoppage following the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement.McGinest hasn't played an NFL down since 2008 with the Cleveland Browns. He presently serves as an analyst with the NFL Network, but says he might try to return to professional football."We're going to see if I get offered a contract now," he said following Friday's workout. "After I send this tape out to a few teams, we're going to see."McGinest participated in the workout with nearly 30 Lions players.The 6-foot-5, 270-pounder was a first-round pick of the New England Patriots in 1994. He won three Super Bowls, was named to the Pro Bowl twice and left the game with the most career playoff sacks in history (16).He finished his career with 582 tackles, 86 sacks and five i...
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