Detroit Lions return all three starters, have drafted two players and signed a veteran to compete for the jobs. An improvement play in this area is a must for the 2016 season.
Active Roster
Travis Swanson
Larry Warford
Laken Tomlinson
Graham Glascow
Joe Dahl
Practice Squad
Chase Farris
Brandon Thomas
Gone
Manny Ramirez
| 2015 STATS: INTERIOR OL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYER | GAMES | SACKS ALLOWED | PENALTIES |
| Laken Tomlinson | 16 | 4.5 | 4 |
| Larry Warford | 13 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Travis Swanson | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Graham Glasgow* | 13 | 0 | N/A |
| Gabe Ikard+ | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Geoff Schwartz# | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Joe Dahl* | 9 | 3 | N/A |
| Chase Farris* | 13 | 4 | 4 |
Larry Warford 4th year in Detroit 42 games started
3rd pick 2013
College: Kentucky 47 games 37 starts
Contract: 1 year $1,845,250
Combine: 6030 332 5.58 28 22.5 800 5.1 7.78
After a stellar rookie season in 2013, Warford has been inconsistent due to injury. He is in his contract year. Expect a solid year.
Laken Tomlinson 2nd year in Detroit 16 games 14 starts
1st round pick 2015
College Duke 52 games started
Contract 4 years $1,943,238
Combine: 6033 332 5.31 25 31.5 900 4.71 7.77
Lake started the last 14 games and showed improvement. He is a high character guy and should be more steady in 2016.
Travis Swanson 3rd in Detroit 30 games 19 starts
3rd round pick 2014
College Arkansas 50 games started
Contract 2 years $794,868
Combine: 6050 312 20 26 711 4.65 7.73
A disappointing year for Travis in 2015. Played hurt and was overwhelmed in all facets of the game. Lions have brought in two players to compete with him.
Geoff Schwartz 7th year in the NFL 74 games 39 starts
UFA 2016 Giants
College Oregon 41 games 36 starts Panthers, Vikings, Chiefs, Giants
Contract 1 year $680,000
Combine: 6062 332 5.36 20.5 802 4.79 7.9
Graham Glasgow Rookie 3rd round pick
College: Michigan 42 games 37 starts
Contract 4 years $611,355
Combine: 6057 307 5.13 23 25 810 4.63 7.63
Versatile player who can play a number positions. Probably a year away from starting. Will dress on game day.
Joe Dahl Rookie 5th Round pick
College Washington State 34 games started
Contract 4 years $511,479
Combine: 6041 304 5.18 28 31 901 4.77 7.64
A left tackle in college, will play inside in the NFL. Probably a year away from competing for a starting job.
Gabe Ikard 3rd in the NFL 2nd in Detroit 4 games in the NFL 1 in Detroit
FA 2015 Browns, Titans, Bills
College Oklahoma 47 games started
Contract 1 year $600,000
Combine: 6035 304 5.13 22 26 807 4.37 7.3
A practice squad pick up in 2015. A great college career and few years in the NFL give a chance. Waived September 2.
Chase Farris UDFA rookie
College Ohio State
Contract 3 years $450,000
Pro Day: 6042 295 5.26 22 26.5 806 4.88 7.88
A tackle at Ohio State will play inside in the NFL. Waived for the 75 cut down.
Lemuel Jeanpierre 7th year in the NFL 63 games 11 starts
FA 2016 Seattle Seahawks
College: South Carolina 36 games 21 starts 17 tackles 2 sacks
Contract: 1 year
Pro Day 6034 301 5.14 30 28.5 809 7.4 4.78
Gives some insurance to the interior line position. Can play guard and center.
Brandon Thomas 3rd year in the NFL
Trade from 49ers 2016
College: Clemson 49 games 36 starts
Contract 2 years
Combine: 6032 317 5.09 35 29 802 8.13 4.83
Late trade for Jeremy Kerley. Lions will kick the tires on this former 3rd round pick.Practice Squad
Matt Rotheram 2nd year in the NFL
Practice Squad 2016 Eagles
College Pitt 46 games 40 starts
Contract Practice Squad
Pro Day: 6050 325 22 28" 808 7.63 4.53
Signed to the practice squad.
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