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Lions Tried Their Best To Keep G Jonah Jackson.

The Lions have invested heavily in their offensive line, securing contracts for Taylor Decker and Frank Ragnow, with Penei Sewell likely to follow suit with a significant deal in the future. Given these financial commitments, along with plans for Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, it appeared increasingly probable that Jonah Jackson would need to seek his next contract elsewhere after the season.

Indeed, Jackson ultimately signed a lucrative three-year, $51 million deal with the Rams. His signing coincided with a day when both the Rams and Panthers solidified their guard positions with high-priced acquisitions. Despite the Lions’ hopes of retaining Jackson, negotiations did not materialize into a deal before free agency. The team had anticipated a lower price tag for Jackson, but the rising salary cap and the competitive guard market ensured he commanded a substantial contract.

Although Jackson expressed fondness for Detroit and desired an extension, talks did not progress significantly during the previous season. With a notable gap in contract terms by late February, Jackson’s departure prompted the Lions to pursue Kevin Zeitler in free agency. Zeitler, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal, impressed the Lions with his performance against them while playing for the Ravens.

The Lions’ acquisition of Zeitler and the re-signing of Graham Glasgow came at a lower combined cost compared to Jackson’s deal with the Rams. Despite their age, Zeitler and Glasgow are viewed as valuable additions to the Lions’ offensive line. Zeitler’s consistency and durability make him a crucial asset, especially as the Lions prepare to field a veteran-laden offensive line this season.

While Zeitler’s departure from the Ravens ends talks of a potential contract extension, his addition to the Lions strengthens their offensive line alongside Glasgow and other returning starters.