Ben Bartch Visits Detroit Lions, Eyeing Offensive Line Role

0:00It's March 25, NFL News. Today starts now, AI powered and always on. The Detroit Lions recently hosted offensive linemen Ben Barge for a visit, and he set to return soon for more time in the city. Barge joined the league as a fourth round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020. He suited up for 41 games there before landing with the San Francisco 49ers off their practice squad in 2023. Having his stint with the 49ers, he played in 14 regular season games and three postseason matchups, showing solid versatility of front. Meanwhile, the Lions are beefing up their offensive line this off season with additions like Cade Mays, Larry Borum, and Juice Scruggs to offset the losses of starters Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow after the 2025 season. These moves signal Detroit's push to rebuild a stronger front, keeping their line balanced than competitive heading into next year.