Here is the latest from O-line situations around the league:

• Brandon Coleman is moving closer to becoming a rookie tackle starter in Washington. The Commanders are giving the third-rounder first-team left tackle reps, per NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay, and The Athletic’s Ben Standig adds Coleman may be the safest bet to start at tackle to open Dan Quinn‘s tenure. Quinn said both Washington tackle jobs are open, and Standig adds 2023 free agency pickup Andrew Wylie and veteran Cornelius Lucas may be vying for the RT job (subscription required). Some evaluators viewed Coleman as a better guard in the pros, but the Commanders do not share that assessment. More of a spot starter than a full-timer, Lucas has still made 31 starts during his four-year Washington run. Wylie is attached to a three-year, $24MM deal.
• The Jets devoted their top offseason resource to insurance on their O-line, but the Olu Fashanu pick will obviously matter more in the long term. Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses are in place at tackle in New York, but Fashanu looms as a post-2024 starter at one of the positions. The Penn State product has repped exclusively at left tackle during training camp, but the New York Post’s Brian Costello notes team will give him RT reps as well. Smith’s extensive injury history points to Fashanu needing to make LT starts as a rookie; both Smith and Morgan are on expiring contracts.
• Although the Dolphins used a second-round pick on Patrick Paul, the former Houston tackle may be more of a project than a player the team would count on to fill in for Terron Armstead if/when the talented veteran misses time. Veteran swingman Kendall Lamm remains on track to hold that role this season, per the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson. Armstead has missed 11 games since joining the Dolphins in 2022 and has missed more than two games in seven of the past nine seasons. Miami having chosen Paul 55th overall points to the prospect being given a chance early, and a June report suggested the rookie had a good chance to unseat Lamm. Though, Lamm — re-signed before the draft at one year and $2.5MM ($1.6MM guaranteed — represents quality insurance that would have the Dolphins carrying four tackles.
• Elsewhere on Miami’s O-line, the team still has Isaiah Wynn on its active/PUP list. While Wynn is expected to eventually regain his starting LG job, Jackson notes Liam Eichenberg, Robert Jones and Jack Driscoll are vying for the two starting guard positions. The Dolphins lost Robert Hunt in free agency but re-signed Jones and added Driscoll. A former second-round pick who has played across Miami’s O-line, Eichenberg is in a contract year.
• Prior to Saahdiq Charles‘ surprising retirement, Brian Callahan said (via ESPN.com’s Turron Davenport) the Titans free agency pickup and Dillon Radunz had been given near-equal time at right guard. No starter had been named, but Charles’ mid-camp exit certainly gives Radunz — a converted tackle in a contract year — a good chance to be the team’s guard opposite Peter Skoronski.

That includes second overall pick Jayden Daniels set to take over under center, along with multiple new faces up front. Washington added Tyler Biadasz and Nick Allegretti during free agency, and they are on track to start at center and left guard, respectively. Returnees Sam Cosmi and Andrew Wylie are set to reprise their respective positions on the right side of the line, but the left tackle spot remains wide open.

The Commanders released Charles Leno in March, ending his three-year run in the nation’s capital. The 32-year-old served as a full-time starter in 2021 and ’22, and he logged a first-team role when healthy last season. Washington used swing tackle Cornelius Lucas as his replacement for four games in 2023, and he is one of the candidates to take on blindside duties. Another is fellow veteran Trent Scott, who saw usage at right tackle in his debut Commanders season in 2023.

Washington waited until the third round of this year’s draft to select an offensive linemen, adding Brandon Coleman at No. 67. The TCU product saw time along the interior during his college tenure, but he also logged snaps at tackle. If he impresses this summer, he could get an extended look at the latter position. For now, though, nothing has been settled with respect to the competition for a first-team role.

“It’s still a little early to say how confident we are in anything,” offensive line coach Bobby Johnson said (via ESPN’s John Keim). “I’m pleased with the progress they’ve made. At this point, I don’t see any red flags that give me pause. But once again, it’s still early.”

Many positional battles along the offensive and defensive lines are, of course, not settled until padded practices in July and August take place alongside preseason action. For the Commanders, that will leave the left tackle spot undecided for at least a few more months. If a late-offseason free agent addition is deemed necessary, finances will not be an issue. Washington currently has $44.5MM in cap space, the second-most in the NFL.

Much of Daniels’ success at LSU (which included a Heisman-winning performance in 2023) was built on his mobility, and scrambling will no doubt be a consistent aspect of his play at the NFL level early on in particular. As Keim notes, Washington has also committed more to the run game than last season, and a running backs room now led by Austin Ekeler is in line to be notably involved as a result. Still, one of the team’s key questions over the summer will be the selection of a starting blindside protector for Daniels’ rookie campaign.

Trading down from No. 24 to 29, the Cowboys picked up an extra third-rounder (No. 73). Dallas used the latter pick on Kansas State’s Cooper Beebe, and Machota adds he profiles as the team’s Tyler Biadasz center replacement. Linked to Duke center prospect Graham Barton at No. 24, the Cowboys passed with the ex-Blue Devil on the board (Barton went to the Buccaneers at No. 26). Beebe vacillated between left tackle, right tackle and left guard with the Big 12 program. While Machota notes Beebe could be an eventual Zack Martin successor, he is on track to begin his career at center.

Here is the latest from O-lines around the league:

• The Raiders are making changes on the right side of their offensive line. Right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor joined the Giants, and Greg Van Roten remains a free agent. The team used Day 2 of the draft to acquire Oregon’s Jackson Powers-Johnson (Round 2) and Maryland’s Delmar Glaze (Round 3). In all likelihood, Powers-Johnson is ticketed for a starting guard role, per The Athletic’s Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed. Glaze is set to begin his career at tackle, though GM Tom Telesco said (via ESPN.com’s Paul Gutierrez) guard work could also be in his future. Glaze will likely settle in as the Raiders’ swing tackle, according to The Athletic, though it is in play he could push Thayer Munford — who lost a position battle with Eluemunor last year — for the RT post.
• Washington made three second-round picks in this draft. The Commanders acquired a defensive tackle (Jer’Zhan Newton), a cornerback (Mike Sainristil) and a tight end (Ben Sinnott) in a busy Round 2. O-line finally came up in Round 3, with TCU’s Brandon Coleman chosen at No. 67. Projected by some as a likely candidate to slide to guard, Coleman will not make that move initially. The former national championship game starter will begin his Commanders run at tackle, ESPN.com’s John Keim notes. Coleman logged extensive time at LT and LG with the Horned Frogs, playing on the blind side during the team’s banner 2022 season. He joins a Washington team that released LT starter Charles Leno. With only swingman Cornelius Lucas in place on the left side, Coleman should have a chance to move from the third round to Jayden Daniels‘ blindside protector. Lucas (47 career starts) would be in place as insurance.
• As expected, Jordan Morgan will train at left tackle for the Packers. Matt LaFleur confirmed the No. 25 overall pick will begin his career there, and while The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman notes the team liked how 2022 seventh-rounder Rasheed Walker played in relief of David Bakhtiari, the first-round Morgan investment tips the team’s hand here. The Packers have assembled some depth post-Bakhtiari, with Andre Dillard in place as a potential swing option alongside the loser of this position battle.
• Chukwuma Okorafor and third-round Patriots pick Caedan Wallace are set to vie for the New England left tackle job. Before the draft, de facto GM Eliot Wolf said (via the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed) Okorafor — a longtime Steelers right tackle starter — stood as the Patriots’ starting LT. This will be a rather unique battle, as Wallace played all but six college snaps at right tackle. Wolf, however, views the Penn State product as a viable LT option, ESPN.com’s Mike Reiss notes. The winner will likely be protecting Drake Maye‘s blind side at some point in 2024. Mike Onwenu is staying at right tackle.

Lucas bounced around to four different teams during the first six years of his career. He played with the Lions, Rams, Saints and Bears between 2014-19, establishing himself as a spot-starter during that time. The 32-year-old primarily played at right tackle before arriving in Washington, but his Commanders spell has also included time on the blindside.

Playing on a two-year contract to begin his time in Washington, Lucas started eight games in 2020 and another seven the following season. He earned his two best PFF grades during that span (78.2 and 75,2), so it came as little surprise when the team re-upped him on another two-year pact. The former UDFA was used exclusively at right tackle in 2022, but last season he saw four starts on the left side (including the final three weeks of the season when he filled in for an injured Charles Leno).

The latter will not return to the Commanders this season, and the team has made a number of changes up front this offseason. That has included free agent deals with center Tyler Biadasz and guard Nick Allegretti, but this Lucas agreement represents the first move with respect to a tackle. A full-time starter on the blindside will likely be a priority during next month’s draft.

With Lucas still in the fold, though, the Commanders will have stability at the swing tackle spot. The Kansas State product has been charged with seven sacks allowed by PFF between the past two seasons, and as a result his overall grades have dipped compared over that time to his best showings. Still, Lucas will be in place as a familiar and experienced spot-start option for 2024.

Baltimore Ravens

• Released: RB Corey Clement
• Waived: CB Robert Jackson

Carolina Panthers

• Placed on IR: LB Kamal Martin
• Waived (injury settlement): CB Devin Jones

Chicago Bears

• Waived: DE Carson Taylor

Cincinnati Bengals

• Placed on IR: C Ben Brown

Cleveland Browns

• Waived: WR Derrick Dillon

 Dallas Cowboys

• Waived: DT Austin Faoliu
• Waived (injury designation): TE Ian Bunting, FB Ryan Nall, WR Ty Fryfogle, CB Kyron Brown

Denver Broncos

• Waived (injury designation): OL Ben Braden

Detroit Lions 

• Released: TE Garrett Griffin
• Waived: TE Nolan Givan, C Ryan McCollum

Green Bay Packers 

• Claimed off waivers (from Panthers): TE Nate Becker
• Waived: LB Randy Ramsey, C Cole Schneider, CB Donte Vaughn

Houston Texans

• Waived: LS Harrison Elliott, RB B.J. Emmons
• Released: WR Chad Beebe

Indianapolis Colts 

• Activated from PUP list: WR Mike Strachan

Jacksonville Jaguars 

• Waived (injury designation): K Elliott Fry
• Waived: RB Matt Colburn, QB Jake Luton, WR Ryan McDaniel, DE Wyatt Ray

Los Angeles Chargers

• Waived (injury designation): DT Forrest Merrill, OC Isaac Weaver
• Waived: WR Maurice Ffrench, QB Brandon Peters, S Skyler Thomas

Miami Dolphins 

• Signed: NT Niles Scott
• Placed on IR: CB Trill Williams (story)

New Orleans Saints

• Signed: DE Niko Lalos, DT Jaleel Johnson
• Placed on IR: OT Ethan Greenidge
• Waived (injury settlement): DB Bryce Thompson
• Waived (injury designation): DB Jordan Brown, S Isaiah Pryor
• Waived: DE T.J. Carter, S Jack Koerner, DE Scott Patchan, K John Parker Romo, WR Easop Winston

New York Giants

• Claimed off waivers (from Bills): CB Olaijah Griffin

New York Jets

• Waived: WR Keshunn Abram

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Signed: LB James Vaughters
• Waived (injury designation): LB Tuzar Skipper

San Francisco 49ers

• Waived: DT Tomasi Laulile, WR KeeSean Johnson, RB Josh Hokit

Seattle Seahawks

• Activated from active/PUP list: OT Liam Ryan
• Placed on IR: WR Cody Thompson
• Waived: CB Josh Valentine-Turner, DT Antonio Valentino, OL Eric Wilson, WR Deontez Alexander

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Signed: RB Patrick Laird
• Placed on IR: RB Kenjon Barner
• Waived: TE Ben Beise

Washington Commanders

• Activated from active/PUP list: OT Cornelius Lucas

Arizona Cardinals

• Placed on NFI: WR Marquise Brown

Chicago Bears

• Waived: DB Allie Green, OL Willie Wright

Cleveland Browns

• Placed on PUP: OT Jack Conklin, CB Denzel Ward
• Placed on NFI: DT Sheldon Day, LB Anthony Walker Jr.
• Placed on non-football illness: WR Javon Wims

Denver Broncos

• Placed on PUP: LB Randy Gregory, WR KJ Hamler, OL Billy Turner
• Placed on NFI : LB Christopher Allen

Green Bay Packers

• Signed: OL Ty Clary, WR Osirus Mitchell
• Placed on NFI: WR Sammy Watkins

Indianapolis Colts

• Signed: WR Isaiah Ford, WR John Hurst
• Waived: WR Kekoa Crawford, DT Caeveon Patton

Kansas City Chiefs

• Placed on PUP: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Las Vegas Raiders

• Activated from NFI: DT Vernon Butler

Los Angeles Chargers

• Placed on PUP: LB Kenneth Murray

Miami Dolphins

• Released with NFI designation: WR Cody Core

Minnesota Vikings

• Placed on NFI: CB Nate Hairston

New England Patriots

• Released: C Darryl Williams
• Activated from PUP: LB Raekwon McMillan
• Placed on NFI: CB Myles Bryant

New Orleans Saints

• Released: OL Derek Schweiger
• Placed on NFI: DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, TE Nick Vannett

New York Giants

• Signed: S Andrew Adams, WR Marcus Kemp, OT Kamaal Seymour
• Released: DB Maurice Canady
• Waived: DB Henry Black, DT Jabari Ellis, WR Travis Toivonen
• Placed on PUP: C Nick Gates, OT Matt Peart, WR Sterling Shepard
• Placed on NFI: LB Azeez Ojulari

New York Jets

• Signed: WR/PR Rashard Davis, QB Chris Streveler, OL Isaiah Williams
• Released: CB Craig James, WR D.J. Montgomery, OL Dru Samia

Philadelphia Eagles

• Signed: TE Jaedan Graham, DT Kobe Smith
• Waived: WR Josh Hammond
• Waived with NFI desgination: DT Noah Elliss

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Placed on NFI: S Minkah Fitzpatrick

San Francisco 49ers

• Signed: DT Robert Nkemidiche
• Placed on PUP: CB Jason Verrett, TE Charlie Woerner
• Placed on NFI: DT Kalia Davis

Seattle Seahawks

• Signed: TE Jake Hausmann
• Waived with failed physical designation: LB Ben Burr-Kirven
• Placed on PUP: CB Tre Brown, LB Jon Rhattigan, OT Liam Ryan, OLB Tyreke Smith

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Waived: TE Codey McElroy

Washington Commanders

• Placed on PUP: C Tyler Larsen, C Chase Roullier, TE Logan Thomas, DE Chase Young
• Placed on NFI: OT Cornelius Lucas

Lucas, 30, came to Washington in 2020. This new pact is the same length as the previous one, but it’s valued at just under $3MM more in terms of financial compensation. In his two years in the nation’s capital, Lucas has appeared in 29 contests, including 15 starts.

The six-foot-eight, 327-pound blocker started his career in Detroit as a UDFA. That was followed by one-year stints with the Rams, Saints and Bears. In Chicago, he started in eight games, which earned him the initial contract with Washington. Now, it appears that will become the home of his longest stay in any one NFL city.

In 587 snaps in 2021, Lucas committed one penalty and was credited with three sacks allowed. That led to a PFF grade of 75.2, which was actually slightly lower than his mark the previous year. Having established himself as a consistent presence capable of playing either tackle spot, Lucas had interest from other teams but will remain in Washington in his present role.

With Lucas back in the fold, the Commanders’ depth chart at the tackle spot remains intact from last season. Headed by Charles Leno, Saahdiq Charles and Sam Cosmi, Lucas is set to continue as a spot-starter when needed.

Arizona Cardinals

• Placed on list: P Andy Lee

Baltimore Ravens

• Placed on list: LB Chris Board, DT Justin Madubuike, S Geno Stone, LB Kristian Welch

Carolina Panthers

• Placed on list: S Sam Franklin Jr., DE Azur Kamara
• Activated from list: RB Christian McCaffrey

Chicago Bears

• Placed on list: TE Jesper Horsted

Cleveland Browns

• Placed on list: CB Greg Newsome
• Activated from list: TE Austin Hooper, LB Jacob Phillips

Dallas Cowboys

• Activated from list: DT Osa Odighizuwa

Denver Broncos

• Activated from list: LB Malik Reed

Detroit Lions

• Activated from list: S Jalen Elliott

Houston Texans

• Placed on list: WR Brandin Cooks (st0ry), LB Tae Davis
• Activated from list: DE DeMarcus Walker

Indianapolis Colts

• Placed on list: DE Kemoko Turay, CB Rock Ya-Sin

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Placed on list: RB Travis Etienne
• Activated from list: LB Dylan Moses

Kansas City Chiefs

• Placed on list: OT Mike Remmers
• Activated from list: LB Willie Gay Jr., WR Josh Gordon

Las Vegas Raiders

• Placed on list: CB Brandon Facyson

Los Angeles Chargers

• Placed on list: WR Jalen Guyton

Los Angeles Rams

• Activated from list: DB Terrell Burgess, G Jamil Demby, T Rob Havenstein, NT Sebastian Joseph, LB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo

Miami Dolphins

• Placed on list: G Robert Jones

Minnesota Vikings

• Activated from list: RB Alexander Mattison

New England Patriots

• Activated from list: RB J.J. Taylor

New Orleans Saints

• Placed on list: TE Adam Trautman

New York Jets

• Placed on list: S Ashtyn Davis, DT Jonathan Marshall, TE Kenny Yeboah

Philadelphia Eagles

• Placed on list: T Le’Raven Clark

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Placed on list: LB Marcus Allen, OT Zach Banner, LB Devin Bush

Seattle Seahawks

• Placed on list: TE Will Dissly
• Activated from list: RB Alex Collins

Tennessee Titans

• Placed on list: OL Rodger Saffold

Washington Football Team

• Placed on list: LB Cole Holcomb
• Activated from list: DE William Bradley-King, T Cornelius Lucas

Lucas, 29 in July, spent the 2019 season with the Bears. He appeared in every game and started in half of those contests.

Before Chicago, Lucas spent time with the Lions, Rams, and Saints. If the Redskins find a team willing to give them for a second-round pick for Trent Williams, he might take on a larger-than-expected role in D.C.

Chicago Bears

• OL Cornelius Lucas
• WR Jordan Williams-Lambert

New Orleans Saints

• Signed: CB Josh Robinson
• Waived: OL Cornelius Lucas

The Saints signed Newton to a two-year deal in early December, even though he had not played since October 2016, then released him a few weeks later. The Saints needed healthy bodies up front due to a recent rash of injuries last week, but they’re now able to accommodate him on the roster.

A 2011 seventh-round pick out of Arkansas State, Newton was the Texans’ starting right tackle from 2012’s first game until that career-altering night in Denver when Newton shredded both of his knees. The Texans waived Newton via failed physical designation in April, and he filed a $500K grievance. This year, Newton worked out for the Jets, Cardinals, and Saints and showed enough in New Orleans to warrant an opportunity.

The Saints kept Newton on speed dial, and he now has a chance to contribute to a contender.

The Saints signed Newton to a two-year deal earlier this month, even though he has not played since October 2016. The Saints were initially willing to stay patient with the veteran, but they desperately need bodies up front due to a recent rash of injuries. To give some instant relief, the club signed Cornelius Lucas in Newton’s stead.

A 2011 seventh-round pick out of Arkansas State, Newton was the Texans’ starting right tackle from 2012’s first game until that career-altering night in Denver when Newton shredded both of his knees. The Texans waived Newton via failed physical designation in April, and he field a $500K grievance. This year, Newton worked out for the Jets, Cardinals, and Saints and showed enough in New Orleans to warrant a contract.

The Saints will likely keep Newton on speed dial, but another team could scoop him up before they get the chance to bring him back.

Arizona Cardinals

• WR Bryant Mitchell; T Ryker Mathews; LBs Tobi Antigha, Sam Eguavoen, Pete Robertson, Alex Singleton, Jameer Thurman; K Ty Long

Buffalo Bills

• QB Bo Levi Mitchell; WRs Diontae Spencer, D’haquille Williams; TE Evan Baylis; LB Cory James

Chicago Bears

• QB Bo Levi Mitchell; WRs Marken Michel, Jordan Williams-Lambert; TE Clive Walford

Cincinnati Bengals

• G Avery Gennesy

Cleveland Browns

• RB Jarvion Franklin; TE Kevin Rader; G Ian Park; DT Lance McDowell; S Jack Tocho

Green Bay Packers

• WRs Chris Brown, Ka’Raun Williams; CB Trevon Mathis

Houston Texans

• LB Dominique Alexander; DB Tevaughn Campbell; CB Craig Mager; S Tyvis Powell

Indianapolis Colts

• LB Greer Martini; Ss Isaiah Johnson, Afolabi Laguda; K Ty Long

Los Angeles Chargers

• LB Jameer Thurman; DEs Tobi Antigha, Kwaku Boateng; S Chris Edwards

New Orleans Saints

• Ts Cornelius Lucas, Menelik Watson; G John Fullington

San Francisco 49ers

• G Marcus Oliver; T Blaine Clausell; DL Kapron Lewis-Moore

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• G Chris Schleuger; T Dakoda Shepley; DB Tevaughn Campbell; Ks Jon Brown, Trevor Moore; Ps Hayden Hunt, Ryan Winslow; LS Zach Triner

Washington Redskins

• RB Akrum Wadley; CBs Doran Grant, Dexter McDougle, Sojourn Shelton; Ss Dexter McCoil, Stephen Roberts

Arizona Cardinals

• DT Toby Johnson (link)

Buffalo Bills

• LB Marquis Flowers (Twitter link via ESPN.com’s Mike Rodak)

Cleveland Browns

• WR Chance Allen, WR Devin Lucien, WR Brandon Reilly, T Dakoda Shepley, LB Alex Singleton (link)

Denver Broncos

• WR Shay Fields, LB Chris Frey, CB Kameron Kelly, LB Hau’oli Kikaha, CB Trevon Mathis, QB Bo Levi Mitchell (CFL tryout), DL Henry Mondeaux, LB Tegray Scales, LB Robert Spillane, WR Greg Ward (Twitter links)

Detroit Lions

• DT Joshua Frazier, DT Greg Gilmore, DE Alec James, T Jarron Jones, LB Jacob Pugh, DT Elijah Qualls, DE Jonathan Wynn (link)

Green Bay Packers

• DB Tevaughn Campbell (link)

Houston Texans

• LB Kennan Gilchrist, CB Josh Hawkins (Twitter links)

Indianapolis Colts

• CB Johnathan Alston, T William Poehls, DT DeShawn Williams (link)

Jacksonville Jaguars

• WR C.J. Board, LB Farrington Huguenin, DE Alec James, TE Marcus Lucas, TE Troy Mangen, WR Jordan Veasy, LB Antwione Williams (link)

Los Angeles Rams

• LB Sam Eguavoen (CFL tryout) (link)

New York Jets

• LB Zaire Anderson, LB Kwaku Boateng (CFL tryout), RB Joel Bouagnon, RB Mack Brown, RB Martez Carter, LB Jonathan Celestin, LB Avery Ellis (CFL tryout), LB Manase Hungalu, K Ty Long (CFL tryout), T Ryker Mathews (CFL tryout), WR Bryant Mitchell (CFL tryout), RB Akrum Wadley, WR D’haquille Williams (CFL tryout) (link)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• LB Emmanuel Smith (link)

Tennessee Titans

• T Cornelius Lucas, G/T Austin Pasztor (Twitter links)

Washington Redskins

• G Kaleb Johnson, G Jordan Morgan, T Norman Price (link)