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Lions to host Pro Bowl OT Okung on visit Friday

The Detroit Lions may have identified a solution to their offensive line problems: Pro Bowl tackle Russell Okung.

Okung is scheduled to visit the Lions on Friday afternoon, after a morning visit to the New York Giants.

The Seattle Seahawks' starting left tackle the last six seasons, Okung has been one of the best pass protectors in football when healthy, but he's never played 16 games in a season.

Last year, Okung missed three games with ankle and calf injuries, and he's currently recovering from left shoulder surgery that could sideline him until training camp.

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