Detroit Lions' Center, Guard Needs: Top Free Agent Targets

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Detroit Lions fans know the interior offensive line needs a major boost this off season. After a tough year where the unit slipped, the team lost StarCenter Frank Ragnar to retirement and saw Graham Glasgow depart. Now, they're eyeing free agents at center and guard to rebuild that dominant front. The Lions already have young talent under contract like Guard Christian Mahogany and Guard Center Tate Ratlidge. Coach Dan Campbell believes Ratlidge could slide to center and they've added players like Juice Grugs and Seth McGlockland recently. Still, a starting spot remains open. Fans rank this as a top three priority, desperate to restore the Lions' glory days that powered their run game. Without upgrades, protecting the quarterback and opening lanes could stay shaky, hurting the whole offense. Top targets include Elite Center, Tyler Linderbaum, whose four-year $80 million deal might climb higher in a bidding war.

1:02Step down options like Conor McGovern offer experience at $3.39 million and flexibility across positions. At Guard, David Edwards provides steady play at 28 years old. Cheaper vets like Joe Baitonio, Kevin Zyler, or Greg Van Rotten could fit well, bringing reliability and skiing ties. With a sellers market at center, Detroit might trade or lean on internals, but spurging here could transform their line. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-Lo dot com.