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The Jets agreed to a four-year extension with right guard Joe Tippmann, fortifying their offensive line after Tippmann’s versatility at guard and center and his starting streaks over the past two seasons, as the team built a young, anchored line with picks like Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou.
As OTAs wrap and mandatory minicamp nears, the Falcons acquired Kansas City tackle Wanya Morris, a 25-year-old who has started 16 games since being drafted in 2023. Versatile enough to line up at left or right tackle, Morris has had pass-blocking struggles with 10 penalties in 2024 but showed improved run blocking in 2025. With KC adding depth and Atlanta adding five new tackles this offseason, the move positions Morris as a potential future starter under coach Bill Callahan as the Falcons reshape their OL this summer.
Joel Bitonio, a 12-year Browns mainstay and two-time first-team All-Pro guard, announced his retirement, saying Cleveland is his permanent home and that he plans to finish his career with the Browns; he logged 6,481 consecutive offensive plays from 2017-2023 and started every snap again last season, and though technically a free agent, he envisions remaining a Brown for life.
Joel Bitonio announced his retirement after 12 NFL seasons, all with the Browns, capping a career that included 6,481 consecutive offensive plays from 2017-2023 and 102 consecutive starts. A six-time captain, he highlighted loyalty to Cleveland, family support, and community work, and said he chose to retire a Cleveland Brown for life, even though a Super Bowl chase was briefly considered.
The Dolphins signed Jamaree Salyer to bolster their offensive line, and he left mandatory minicamp on a cart with an undisclosed injury. The severity is unknown, which could impact his chances to compete for a starting guard role and tests the unit's depth behind Savaiinaea and Kadyn Proctor, potentially prompting a veteran addition if the injury is serious.
Detroit Lions opened Week 1 of OTAs with a mostly walk-through approach, as coach Dan Campbell warned not to overinterpret spring reps. The clearest takeaway was a shifting offensive line: Penei Sewell at left tackle, with rookie/turmoil-at-right tackle Jack Miller handling about 70–80% of reps, and Borom and Miles Frazier mixing inside along with Cade Mays and Tate Ratledge. Defensively, base looks remained familiar with McNeill, Williams, and Hutchinson up front and Roger McCreary at nickel; Abney also saw backup-work at nickel and outside corner. In 7-on-7 work, targets were limited to six pass catchers—St. Brown, Lovett, Williams, TeSlaa, Wright, and Conklin—with Lovett delivering a standout route and TeSlaa showing reliable hands. Jameson Williams had flashes but was up-and-down, and Campbell produced the play of the day with a forced fumble on Conklin. After practice, Dortch, Clark, and Saylors logged extra reps, highlighting ongoing evaluation of depth across the roster as spring drills continue.
During OTAs, the Steelers shifted Troy Fautanu and Mason McCormick to the left side to anchor the blind side for a right-handed quarterback, with coach Mike McCarthy praising their talent and chemistry and saying he wanted that left side set. With Broderick Jones dealing with a neck injury and uncertain tackle options behind them, the final starting five isn’t decided, but the Fautanu–McCormick pairing appears likely to stick for now.
Spencer Anderson, the Steelers' versatile lineman who has played every spot except center, opened OTAs as the first-team right guard as Pittsburgh reshuffles its line to align players with their college positions; with the coaching staff emphasizing versatility, Anderson could land the right guard job and boost his value in a contract year, though competition remains.
During the Steelers' OTAs, Troy Fautanu made clear he does not want to switch from tackle to guard, even as new coach staff and the health status of Broderick Jones spark discussion about the offensive line. Jones's neck injury could allow for a temporary reshuffle, but Fautanu’s stance suggests he prefers remaining at tackle next to Mason McCormick, complicating where the line might end up this season.
The Steelers opened 2026 OTAs with a reshuffled starting offensive line: LT Troy Fautanu, LG Mason McCormick, C Zach Frazier, RG Spencer Anderson, and RT Dylan Cook. Rookies Max Iheanachor and Gennings Dunker did not start in the opening group, with Dunker at LG and Iheanachor at RT among the second unit; Brock Hoffman was behind Anderson at RG. Fautanu and McCormick have moved back to their college positions on the left side to maintain chemistry, while Anderson earns the first look at RG and Cook handles tackle duties. Broderick Jones participated in warmups but did not work in team periods due to neck surgery, and Pittsburgh plans to mix and match the line over the coming weeks as the unit isn’t set in stone.
McCarthy called the Steelers’ rookie minicamp extremely productive, stressing a focus on installing the system and building mental/emotional readiness rather than flashy plays. He highlighted Drew Allar’s solid showing, including 35 team-snap reps, and said new linemen Max Iheanachor and Gennings Dunker looked the part as the team readies them to train with veterans next week, emphasizing pre-snap communication and formations as the key early work.
The Steelers wrapped two-day rookie minicamp with Drew Allar taking all quarterback reps and earning a positive first impression as Pittsburgh maintains a slow-development plan. The offensive line remains a focus, with Gennings Dunker at left guard and competition among Dunker, Spencer Anderson, and Brock Hoffman, while Max Iheanachor stayed at right tackle. OTAs begin May 18 after a Mother’s Day break.
Day 1 of Browns rookie minicamp offered a first look at the 2026 draft class and tryouts. The opening 11-on-11 reps were anchored by a first group of draft picks at the offensive line — Spencer Fano at left tackle, Parker Brailsford at center and Austin Barber at right tackle — with Taylen Green leading the quarterback reps and showing mobility after Zoom meetings. Bryson Barnes also saw time at QB as multiple tryouts cycled through skill positions. Head coach Todd Monken praised the effort and noted that some players looked more advanced than others, as the Browns invited about 25 tryout players to compete for roster spots during this phase of offseason work.
NFL scouts break down the Bengals’ 2026 college free-agent class, spotlighting versatile offensive-line prospects, a powerful back, and several linebackers and defensive backs with the size, athleticism, and work ethic to compete for depth behind Cincinnati’s roster.
Patriots first‑round pick Caleb Lomu was introduced at Gillette Stadium, signaling his versatility by saying he can play anywhere on the offensive line—left or right tackle or interior—while aiming to earn early playing time as a rookie; he’s comfortable at left tackle from Utah and has been working at right tackle, with meetings already underway.