Cornelius

Lucas

Lucas played 293 snaps as a swing tackle for the Browns last year, culminating in a woeful 42.7 PFF blocking grade. It was his worst result in the grading in some time and it’s possible he can bounce back. Entering would be his age-35 season, it’s also possible this is simply the end.

Conklin left late in the first half with the eye issue before being listed as questionable to return. He didn’t return for the start of the second half, suggesting his day is done. Cornelius Lucas is in at right tackle for him.

Veteran Lucas served as the Commanders’ No. 3 tackle for the past half decade. He’s made at least four starts each of the past six seasons, reaching seven starts five times in that timespan. Going on 34, he’s an experienced depth signing for a Browns team that had no shortage of offensive line issues in 2024.

Lucas is the Commanders’ highest-graded pass blocker, boasting an 85.6 PFF pass-blocking grade. Jayden Daniels’ pass protection would take a big hit if Lucas were to miss time.

Lucas provides tackle depth for Washington. He acquitted himself well as a starter for part of the 2021 season after Washington lost starting LT Sam Cosmi to injury. Asked about offers in free agency, Lucas said other teams were “fakin’ and booty shakin’. Washington was the only one who came through.” The Commanders had 2021’s fourth best pass-blocking offensive line, per Pro Football Focus.

Washington will start Morgan Moses at left tackle and slide David Sharpe to right tackle to make up for Lucas’ absence. Troy Apke will also make his second consecutive start at free safety for Everett.

A consummate swing tackle, Lucas made eight starts for the Bears in 2019. Perhaps the Redskins are viewing him as a starting option along their post Trent Williams-line, though the money certainly suggests backup.

That tender is worth $1.797 million. Lucas logged just 41 regular season snaps in 2016, though he did start Detroit’s playoff loss to Seattle. He’ll return as a backup tackle for starters Taylor Decker and newly-signed Rick Wagner.

It’s the value of the low tender Lucas was extended as a restricted free agent. Lucas is the favorite to open the season as the Lions’ swing tackle.

The Lions are looking to replace Taylor Decker (shoulder). They added tackle depth by signing Tony Hills, and Corey Robinson will also be an option when he returns from foot surgery. It’s going to be difficult to replace Decker, who graded out as PFF’s No. 21 tackle as a rookie last year.