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Caleb Lomu Takes Left Tackle Spotlight in Patriots Day 2 Minicamp
sports16 days ago

Caleb Lomu Takes Left Tackle Spotlight in Patriots Day 2 Minicamp

On Day 2 of the Patriots’ rookie minicamp, Caleb Lomu spent the entire practice at left tackle, signaling a potential long‑term fit on the left side while Dametrious Crownover handled right tackle; seventh-round QB Behren Morton received heavy reps under Josh McDaniels, and UDFA receivers like Kyle Dixon showed activity in the team period. Several rookies were sidelined or limited (Raridon, Jacas, Hutchins), and head coach Mike Vrabel stayed actively involved, as the camp winds toward its Sunday conclusion.

via Pats Pulpit|
#caleb-lomu#left-tackle#nfl
49ers Lock In Trent Williams Through 2027, Leaving Seahawks to Face Dominance
sports1 month ago

49ers Lock In Trent Williams Through 2027, Leaving Seahawks to Face Dominance

San Francisco signed a two-year, $50 million extension for Trent Williams through 2027, making him the first non-quarterback to surpass $400 million in career earnings. The deal cements Williams as a perpetual threat to Seattle’s defense given his elite play at left tackle, and even as he ages toward 39, he remains among the league’s best, ensuring the 49ers’ line dominance and continuing headaches for the Seahawks.

via 12th Man Rising|
#49ers#left-tackle#nfl-contract-extension
49ers sign Trent Williams to two-year, $50M extension, ending stalemate
sports1 month ago

49ers sign Trent Williams to two-year, $50M extension, ending stalemate

The San Francisco 49ers reworked left tackle Trent Williams’s contract, signing him to a two-year, $50 million deal with $37 million guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus, ending a standoff. Williams, who turns 38 in July, started 16 games in 2025 and earned a top-tier PFF grade, remaining a cornerstone and leader for San Francisco as they lack a clear heir at left tackle.

via The New York Times|
#contract-extension#left-tackle#nfl-free-agency
sports1 month ago

Steelers Should Use Guard-to-Tackle Draft Path to Solve Left Tackle Dilemma

NFL analyst Matt Williamson proposes drafting a lineman who can start at guard and later move to left tackle (as early as 2027) to avoid overpaying for free-agent tackles and to leverage a strong tackle class this year. He highlights Max Iheanachor as a top target and notes other guard-to-tackle options like Spencer Fano and Kadyn Proctor; the plan is meant to prevent a 2027 scenario where the Steelers’ needs at quarterback and left tackle collide if they don’t add a tackle in this draft.

via Steelers Depot|
#guard-to-tackle#left-tackle#nfl-draft
Lions Keep OT Focus as 2026 Draft Approaches
sports1 month ago

Lions Keep OT Focus as 2026 Draft Approaches

With under two weeks to the 2026 NFL Draft, 62 of 66 mock drafts project the Detroit Lions will pick an offensive tackle in the first round, with targets including Francis Mauigoa, Spencer Fano, Blake Freeling, Kadyn Proctor, Caleb Lomu and Vega Ioane; some mocks also float edge options like Keldric Faulk and Akheem Mesidor, underscoring a persistent OT-vs-edge debate and occasional guard fits.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#detroit-lions#left-tackle#mock-draft
Rasheed Walker’s Free-Agent Fallout Highlights a Sluggish Left-Tackle Market
sports2 months ago

Rasheed Walker’s Free-Agent Fallout Highlights a Sluggish Left-Tackle Market

Rasheed Walker, the Panthers’ left tackle, failed to land the big free-agent deal analysts expected as the NFL’s left-tackle market cooled this cycle. Projections had him around four years, $82 million, but the actual deal came in at about $10 million APY—roughly 12% of Dan Moore Jr.’s total package and 49% of Moore’s APY—marking the biggest surprise of the free-agency period. The outcome also affects Green Bay’s compensatory-pick outlook: Moore’s deal would have nudged Walker toward a third-round pick, whereas Walker’s deal leaves Green Bay with a sixth-round (potentially fifth with playing time) outcome.

via Acme Packing Company|
#contract-value#left-tackle#nfl-free-agency
Panthers add Rasheed Walker to shore up left tackle after Ekwonu injury
sports2 months ago

Panthers add Rasheed Walker to shore up left tackle after Ekwonu injury

The Panthers signed offensive tackle Rasheed Walker to a one-year deal to bolster left tackle depth while Ikem Ekwonu recovers from a torn patellar tendon; Walker, 26, is a former Packers' seventh-round pick who started at least 15 games in each of the last three seasons, and he played 94% of Green Bay's offensive snaps in 2025, earning a spot on PFT's top 100 free agents of 2026.

via NBC Sports|
#free-agency#left-tackle#nfl
Lions Consider Rasheed Walker as a Low-Cost Left Tackle Solution
sports2 months ago

Lions Consider Rasheed Walker as a Low-Cost Left Tackle Solution

Detroit could address its left-tackle gap after releasing Taylor Decker by pursuing Rasheed Walker on a one-year, cap-friendly deal. Walker’s recent Packers season was rocky, but a short contract could motivate him and give the Lions time to evaluate longer-term options, including the draft. The move hinges on market price and cap space, with Detroit carrying about $35 million after restructuring Jared Goff’s deal, a figure likely to shrink once new signings are finalized.

via SideLion Report|
#cap-space#left-tackle#lions
Taylor Decker requests release from Lions after decade-long run
sports2 months ago

Taylor Decker requests release from Lions after decade-long run

Taylor Decker, the Lions' longest-tenured player, has requested a release after 10 seasons, citing unresolved contract talks and a requested pay cut on his $14.9 million base salary; releasing him would free about $15 million in cap space for Detroit. Decker had suggested a potential return in 2026 but opted for an amicable end as Detroit figures out its left tackle and interior-line needs in free agency.

via Detroit Free Press|
#detroit-lions#free-agency#left-tackle
Cowboys' Tyler Smith Explores Future Position and Potential Switch to Left Tackle
sports4 months ago

Cowboys' Tyler Smith Explores Future Position and Potential Switch to Left Tackle

Tyler Smith, who has played both guard and tackle for the Dallas Cowboys, is seeking clarity on whether he will be moved to a full-time left tackle position in the upcoming season, as he discusses his future role with head coach Brian Schottenheimer, emphasizing the importance of comfort and team success.

via Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys|
#cowboys#left-tackle#offensive-line
Cowboys' Tyler Smith to remain at left tackle through 2026
sports5 months ago

Cowboys' Tyler Smith to remain at left tackle through 2026

Tyler Smith, a key player for the Cowboys, has been moved from left guard to left tackle for the rest of the season, though he prefers to stay at guard long-term. Despite the position change, he was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl, highlighting his skill. Smith emphasizes his strength and experience at guard but is adapting to tackle, focusing on technical nuances. He expresses a strong desire to win a Super Bowl, reflecting the team's urgency after 30 years without a championship.

via Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys|
#cowboys#left-tackle#offensive-line
Tyler Smith to be starting left tackle for the rest of 2025 season
sports5 months ago

Tyler Smith to be starting left tackle for the rest of 2025 season

The Dallas Cowboys have decided to start Tyler Smith at left tackle for the rest of the 2025 season, praising his performance and versatility, while he emphasizes maintaining high standards regardless of position. Smith, who signed a significant extension earlier in the year, has shown he can adapt to different roles on the line, with team and quarterback Dak Prescott expressing confidence in his abilities.

via Dallas Cowboys | Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys|
#cowboys#football#left-tackle
Panthers' Left Tackle Ekwonu Doubtful for Week 1 After Emergency Surgery
sports8 months ago

Panthers' Left Tackle Ekwonu Doubtful for Week 1 After Emergency Surgery

Panthers' left tackle Ikem Ekwonu is doubtful for Sunday's game after an appendectomy, with his status still uncertain. If out, Yosh Nijman or Brady Christensen will fill in. Cornerback Damarri Mathis suffered a season-ending torn ACL. Coach Dave Canales has expressed respect for fellow coach Liam Coen, highlighting their similar career paths and offensive philosophies.

via Panthers.com|
#damarri-mathis#ikem-ekwonu#injury-update