Overview

• The 29-year-old four-time Pro Bowler cited health concerns after months of physical strain and a litany of injuries, including a fractured throat in 2020, chronic turf toe and a partially torn pectoral muscle in 2024.
• He finished with 96 career starts, three Second-team All-Pro honors and a reputation as a cornerstone of Detroit’s run-blocking attack.
• His sudden exit just weeks before training camp creates a significant void at center and threatens the offensive line continuity that shielded QB Jared Goff.
• Offseason workouts have seen veteran Graham Glasgow and second-round rookie Tate Ratledge take first-team snaps at center as coaches evaluate their readiness.
• GM Brad Holmes points to recent interior-line draft picks and coach Hank Fraley’s cross-training philosophy as key to shoring up depth ahead of the season.