Tristan Wirfs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ star left tackle, is expected to receive a lucrative contract extension. With the recent $112 million contract given to Detroit Lions’ Penei Sewell, Wirfs could command a similar or higher salary, possibly making him one of the highest-paid offensive linemen in the league. The 2020 first-round pick has been a standout player, earning two All-Pro and three Pro Bowl selections in his short career.
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt believes the Green Packers will select Duke Blue Devils offensive lineman Graham Barton in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Barton has been praised for his athleticism, technique, and toughness, and is considered a potential Pro Bowl player. He has been compared to former Packers Pro Bowl offensive lineman David Bakhtiari, whom Barton has cited as an influence on his game.
The Detroit Lions have signed top-ten draft pick Penei Sewell to a lucrative three-year contract extension, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL on a new-money basis. The deal includes a $15 million signing bonus, $1.446 million base salary in 2024, and a $25 million option bonus in 2025. Sewell’s new contract also includes fully guaranteed base salaries in 2026 and 2027, as well as offseason workout bonuses and a 90-man roster bonus in 2029. The new-money average of the contract is $28 million per year, and the average from signing is $22.497 million annually.
Former Oregon Ducks offensive tackle Penei Sewell has signed a historic four-year, $112 million contract with the Detroit Lions, making it the largest deal ever given to an offensive lineman. Despite opting out of his junior season due to COVID-19, Sewell was drafted seventh overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and has since become a key player for the Lions, helping them reach the NFC Championship Game in 2023.
In a groundbreaking move, the Detroit Lions have secured the services of star offensive tackle Penei Sewell with a monumental four-year, $112 million extension, the largest ever for an offensive lineman. This colossal deal, including $85 million in guaranteed money, reflects the Lions’ unwavering commitment to building a championship-caliber roster. Sewell, a generational talent selected seventh overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, has emerged as one of the league’s elite tackles. Garnering Pro Bowl honors in each of the past two seasons and earning an AP first-team All-Pro nod in 2023, Sewell’s exceptional play has been instrumental in the Lions’ resurgence. Wednesday’s contract bonanza showcases the Lions’ belief in their young core and their unwavering determination to compete for championships in the years to come.
The Detroit Lions have extended offensive tackle Penei Sewell’s contract for four years and $112 million. The deal includes $85 million guaranteed and makes Sewell the highest-paid offensive lineman in the league, surpassing Houston Texans’ Laremy Tunsil’s previous record of $25 million per year. Sewell, drafted seventh overall in 2021, has emerged as a Pro Bowl player and team captain, earning All-Pro honors in 2023. His contract signals the Lions’ commitment to building a competitive team and contending for a Super Bowl title.
The Detroit Lions have rewarded right tackle Penei Sewell with a record-breaking contract extension, solidifying his status as the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. The four-year deal is reportedly worth up to $112 million, with an annual value of $28 million surpassing Laremy Tunsil’s previous record of $25 million. Sewell, who has been a Pro-Bowler twice and a First Team All-Pro once during his three-year career, has been instrumental in the Lions’ recent success under Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell.
Since 2014, Pitt has had a streak of players being selected in the NFL draft. This year, wide receiver Bub Means and offensive lineman Matt Goncalves are the top prospects. Means, who has a combination of speed, size, and strong hands, is projected to go in the third round. Goncalves, who missed most of last season with an injury, has versatility and is ranked as a top guard and tackle. Other Pitt players who may be drafted include cornerbacks A.J. Woods, M.J. Devonshire, and Marquis Williams.
With just days remaining before the 2024 NFL Draft, we present a mock draft projecting the first round of selections. Breaking from tradition, this mock draft focuses on what teams should do rather than what they might do. Offensive linemen feature prominently, with five quarterbacks and eight offensive linemen predicted to go in the first round. Notably, the first defensive player off the board is neither an edge rusher nor a cornerback.
