Wootton (pectoral) has been placed on injured reserve, Josh Katzenstein of The Detroit News reports.

Wootton tore his pectoral in the closing minutes of the Lions' preseason finale against Buffalo. Despite his two-sack performance against Jacksonville in the Lions' third preseason game, Wootton likely would have been on the outside looking in even if he were healthy as he sat behind Ziggy Ansah, Jason Jones, Darryl Tapp, Devin Taylor and Phillip Hunt on the depth chart.

Wootton collected two sacks in the Lions' preseason win over Jacksonville on Friday.

After starting his career in Chicago and then Minnesota, Wootton is continuing his tour of the NFC North this summer with Detroit, but may not be around for much longer. Despite his strong performance on Friday, Wootton looks to be on the outside looking in just based off of the number of teammates he's competing with. With Ziggy Ansah, Jason Jones, Devin Taylor and Darryl Tapp all all but guaranteed a roster spot, Wootton finds himself competing with Larry Webster and Phillip Hunt for the fifth defensive end spot - presuming Detroit carries five defensive ends.

The Lions have signed Wootton, the Detroit News reports.

Wootton can play either defensive tackle or defensive end, though with the Lions he figures to compete with Darryl Tapp, Devin Taylor, Larry Webster and Phillip Hunt for DE playing time behind starters Jason Jones and Ezekiel Ansah.

Wootton (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Wootton will provide depth on the Minnesota defensive line, although he has only been on the field for more than 20 snaps on defense once this season.

Wootton (back) is probable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Wootton is just a rotational lineman for the Vikings and he therefore isn't much of an IDP consideration, but he should provide some useful energy off the bench.

Wooten (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

He missed last week's game with a sore lower back, but it looks like he could return this week to add depth to Minnesota's defensive line.

Wooten (back) will not play Sunday against Buffalo, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

With Wooten out, 2014 third-round draft pick Scott Crichton will likely get more playing time.

Vikings agreed to terms with DL Corey Wootton, formerly of the Bears, on a one-year contract.

Free agent DL Corey Wootton (hip surgery) said he expects to be 100 percent healthy by July.

Wootton underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum following the season. "I'm probably going to test the market and see what's out there," Wootton staid about free agency. "I'm just really excited to see what's going on. Obviously, I would like to stay with the Bears, but I don't know how it's looking." Wootton isn't expected back in Chicago but should draw significant interest as a versatile lineman.

NFL writer Dan Pompei believes chances are slim that the Bears re-sign DL Corey Wootton.

"At this point, I'd say 65 percent chance he's gone," Pompei tweeted. Wootton is a versatile lineman who can play inside and outside, so he's likely to have plenty of suitors. He's recovering from offseason hip surgery to repair a torn labrum but is expected to make a full recovery. Wootton checks in as our No. 12 free-agent end.

Impending free agent DL Corey Wootton underwent arthroscopic hip surgery last week.

Wootton's operation repaired a torn labrum and "decompression of a terminal femoroacetabular impingement." A timetable hasn't been provided, but Wootton is expected to make a "full recovery." A defensive end by trade, Wootton spent the majority of his time at defensive tackle this season. He logged 862 total snaps, 535 of which came on the inside. Wootton registered 28 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

Bears GM Phil Emery says the team has yet to settle on a starting left end.

Corey Wootton and Shea McClellin are the two competitors. Emery says the Bears will monitor practice this week and make a decision ahead of Sunday. Wootton seems to be the front-runner, but both players are going to see an increased role from last season. Wootton will kick inside on passing downs.

The Bears listed Corey Wootton and Shea McClellin as co-starters at left end on their initial training camp depth chart.

Wootton is expected to take over Israel Idonije's old role -- starting left end but play inside at defensive tackle on passing downs. McClellin, last year's first-round pick, will get plenty of action, even if he's not a "starter."

The Bears will use LE Corey Wootton in Israel Idonije's old inside-outside role on the defensive line.

Quietly a breakout player with seven sacks last season, Wootton will be the Bears' starting left end with Idonije gone to Detroit. The role consists of starting outside on early downs and kicking inside to defensive tackle in the nickel, rushing alongside Henry Melton. Wootton is an ascending player at age 26.

Bears DE Corey Wootton took some snaps at defensive tackle at OTAs Tuesday.

Wootton (6-foot-6, 270) is expected to be the starter at left end. Since the team has opted not to re-sign DE Israel Idonije, who kicked inside some, they're giving Wootton some looks. The former fourth-round pick is entering the final year of his rookie deal, and he recorded eight sacks last season.

ESPN Chicago expects DE Corey Wootton to be a starter in 2013.

Wootton entered 2012 training camp on the roster bubble after the addition of first-round pick Shea McClellin, but made major strides during the season as a rotational end behind Israel Idonjie and Julius Peppers. Wootton, who will be in a contract year in 2013, finished 2012 with seven sacks and two forced fumbles. He's ideally built to play left end at 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds.

The Chicago Tribune suggests DE Corey Wootton will have to hold off Chauncey Davis and Cheta Ozougwu for a roster spot this summer.

Fully recovered from a broken hand that limited him last season, the 2010 fourth-rounder is as healthy as he's been in the NFL. Wootton has dropped his body/fat to 11 percent so he'll be able to "run all day" in training camp.

Bears DE Corey Wootton has been declared out for Week 5 with a broken hand.

According to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs, Wootton will be sidelined for "several" weeks. A rotational end behind starters Julius Peppers and Izzy Idonije, Wootton has been active for just one game so far this season.

Bears DE Corey Wootton (knee surgery) has resumed practicing on a limited basis.

Wootton hopes to graduate to full practices next week. Nick Reed and Mario Addison will rotate in behind starters Julius Peppers and Izzy Idonije against the Falcons this week.

Bears DE Corey Wootton (knee surgery) is expected to return to practice next week.

The Bears are hoping Wootton can be ready for Week 1 against the Falcons, although they can't expect him to be an immediate contributor after meniscus surgery and so much idle time. Undrafted rookie Mario Addison and swingman Amobi Okoye are currently standing in as Chicago's No. 3 defensive end.