If the Detroit Lions are still seeking a starting-level interior offensive lineman in free agency, they’re quickly running out of options. Josh Sitton has signed with the Dolphins. Matt Slauson will be playing with the Colts in 2018. And the top free agent options like Andrew Norwell and Justin Pugh are long gone (and far too expensive anyways).
One of the more cost-effective options for the Lions is now off the table, too. Former Vikings offensive guard/center Joe Berger announced his retirement on Friday morning:
According to Tom Pelissero, both the Lions and the Vikings gave Berger contract offers last week.