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Washington must replace left tackle Laremy Tunsil after a torn triceps; the team is considering in-house options like Andrew Wylie, Brandon Coleman, Josh Conerly Jr., and Nicholas Petit-Frere, while adding depth with new signings and exploring outside help as they reshuffle the offensive line.
Offensive tackle and guard prospects dominated the 2026 NFL Combine, led by Spencer Fano and Monroe Freeling, with a wave of risers such as Kayden Proctor, Caleb Lomu, Blake Miller, Max Iheanachor, and Caleb Tiernan. Standout guards Vega Ioane, Chase Bisontis, Emmanuel Pregnon, Kaylan Rutledge, and Gennings Dunker posted strong metrics. The strong performances, including top 10-yard splits and high RAS scores, solidify this group’s draft stock, with notes on fit for the Lions and some non-participants in the mix.
Nashville Electric Service is facing criticism after union members and contractors claimed NES declined offers of linemen from the IBEW and other crews during a winter storm, potentially favoring contracted workers. NES says it’s operating under mutual-aid agreements and already has contracted crews, with roughly 700 linemen deployed as outages persist in freezing weather; a local petition urges NES to hire any available linemen, while IBEW reps say numbers aren’t clear.
The NFL has added tug-of-war to the Pro Bowl games, giving linemen an activity to participate in. The Pro Bowl games include 10 different events, with the winning side receiving $88,000 per player and the losers receiving $44,000. The NFL replaced the Pro Bowl game with the Pro Bowl games last year, and it seems unlikely that the Pro Bowl game will return anytime soon.
The Pro Bowl Games skills competitions for 2024 will feature a new event: tug-of-war. The competition aims to highlight offensive and defensive linemen who may not be as involved in the flag-football aspect of the event. Teams of five players from the AFC and NFC will compete in a best-of-three format over a foam pit. The NFL hopes to continue the success of last year's revamped Pro Bowl format, which eliminated tackle football and introduced various skills challenges.
Governor DeSantis held a news conference ahead of Hurricane Idalia, emphasizing the importance of power restoration efforts and urging local municipalities to accept aid from utility companies and their linemen. Over 25,000 linemen are already in Florida, with more expected to arrive before the storm hits. The governor also highlighted the need for all hands on deck due to the anticipated debris and downed power lines. He thanked the linemen and expressed appreciation for their hard work, while urging residents to heed warnings and make necessary preparations for the storm.