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Bills Center Named 'Perfect' Detroit Lions Free Agent To Sign
- The Detroit Lions are eyeing free-agent upgrades to the interior offensive line, aiming to reset the cap and improve play after Frank Ragnow’s retirement.
- Connor McGovern, a one-time Pro Bowler, has started 49 of his last 49 games for Buffalo and posted strong pass-blocking grades in recent seasons.
- Analysts project a three-year, $16.3 million contract for McGovern, though Detroit could look to reset that figure through free-agent moves.
- The legal tampering period begins March 9, with official signings allowed after March 11, impacting Lions’ free-agent strategy.
- Graham Glasgow started at center for Detroit in Ragnow’s absence, but the team may still seek a veteran upgrade.
- Bleacher Report’s Ballentine labeled McGovern as the ideal free-agent signing for Detroit to raise the floor of the offensive line.
- Lions’ potential pursuit of Linderbaum remains uncertain due to cost, keeping McGovern among more feasible options.
- McGovern’s versatility and experience could help stabilize Detroit’s interior line amid cap challenges.
- The article ties Detroit’s recent decline to offensive-line performance and the need for a stable center.
- The piece notes Ragnow’s retirement as a key impact on Detroit’s center position and overall line stability.
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