NFL Free Agency Preview: Offensive Lineman ( 2019 )

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Detroit Lions free agency: T.J. Lang decision awaits in modest OL market

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This thread relates to the following thread:


Lions release G T.J. Lang


Assuming the Lions don't trade Rick Wagner this off-season, if the Lions plan is to keep Tyrell Crosby at Tackle, the Lions will likely look for a low cost Tackle to provide additional depth. If Crosby is a serious contender to be a starter at Guard, the Lions will need to make a larger investment at Tackle.

Cameron Fleming would probably be in the mix if the Lions view him as the top backup at Tackle.

Josh Wells easily could be in the mix as well for a backup Tackle role. Kyle O' Brien, the Lions VP of Player Personnel, was in the Jaguars Director of College Scouting when Wells was signed as an UDRFA in 2014.

The other Tackles mentioned in the article likely will get starting opportunities elsewhere or in the case of Darryl Williams at least have a realistic chance to win a starting job.


Depending how much the Lions want to spend, all of the interior Offensive Lineman mentioned in the article could be in the mix.

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Trent Brown quickly agrees to terms with Raiders

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This seems like an insane contract. The Raiders learned practically nothing from the Giants experience with LT Nate Solder looking ordinary at best in his first season away from New England.

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Report: Broncos to sign tackle Ja’Waun James


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This contract makes the contract Rick Wagner signed with the Lions in 2017 look like a bargain.

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Report: Josh Sitton expects to be released by Dolphins

Dolphins cut Josh Sitton

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If Josh Sitton gets a clean bill of health, even though he turns 33 in the spring, he would clearly be a starter at Guard for the Lions going into training camp. I hope the Lions have the opportunity to bring Sitton in for a visit. There are rumors that the Adam Gase coached Jets want to re-unite coach and player.

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Panthers retain right tackle Daryl Williams

Panthers cut Matt Kalil


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Matt Kalil hasn't come close to performing at the level he did as a rookie over the course of a season since then.

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Former Vikings guard Nick Easton visits Saints

Vikings make offer to Nick Easton

Nick Easton plans to make a decision by Monday

Nick Easton picks the Saints


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Factoring in injuries, I didn't anticipate Nick Easton getting a contract with these relatively high parameters.

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Titans releasing Josh Kline


Report: Vikings could meet with Josh Kline this week


Josh Kline agrees to three-year deal with Vikings



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I'm glad the Lions didn't go in this direction. Even with the RG position being a major need at this time.