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Lions release T.J. Lang and officially retires

Im not surprised. Been waiting for this for a while. It sucks that he was hurt because the line was a very good unit when he was healthy. But he just couldn't stay healthy.

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He needs to retire before he ends up mush brain ...Now release Wagner too , he's been average at best
 
The Lions releasing T.J. Lang does give the franchise a little bit more than $8.5 million more in cap space but it also creates a large hole on the offensive line.

Detroit will have some flexibility since both Frank Ragnow and Graham Glasgow can play guard and center, so the club can go after whichever interior offensive linemen they would think fits best in the draft or free agency.

And there was little way Detroit could have justified keeping Lang with the $11 million-plus cap hit he would have be on the books for in 2019. Lang was a smart addition at the time for the Lions and when he was healthy, he was outstanding -- including a Pro Bowl appearance.
But injuries were the main issue with the Michigan native and the franchise just couldn't have relied on him again.

When it comes to free agency, this extra money could give Detroit some flexibility to go after a high-level option like Landon Collins or Trey Flowers. Denver center Matt Paradis, Bills guard John Miller, Chiefs center Mitch Morse and Rams guard Rodger Saffold are the best potential offensive line options in free agency.
espn

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26190722/lions-part-ways-2-pro-bowler-lang
Lions part ways with 2-time Pro Bowler Lang.
espn

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/08/report-t-j-lang-retirement-detroit-lions/
T.J. Lang thinking about retiring after being cut by the Lions.
LionwWire

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...s-release-vet-guard-tj-lang-after-two-seasons
Lions release vet guard T.J. Lang after two seasons.
NFL.com

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/08/t-j-lang-detroit-lions-release/3104213002/
T.J. Lang contemplating retirement after Detroit Lions release.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03...-lang-save-almost-9-million-in-cap-space.html
Detroit Lions cut Pro Bowl guard T.J. Lang, save almost $9 million in cap space.
Mlive

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...g-gain-9-million-salary-cap-space/3104200002/
Lions cut guard T.J. Lang, gain $9 million in salary cap space.
Detnews

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-release-t-j-lang
Lions release T.J. Lang.
Lions.com

https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/TJ-Lang-Lions-release-offensive-lineman-129846351/
Detroit Lions release T.J. Lang.
Lions 24/7

https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/TJ-Lang-Lions-release-response-129847456/
T.J. Lang responds to Lions release.
Lions 24/7
 
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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-where-lions-stand-at-guard-following-lang-release
Where Lions stand at guard following Lang release.
Lions.com

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/03/08/detroit-lions-t-j-lang-release-need/
Detroit Lions: T.J. Lang’s release creates another need.
SLR

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...t-crack-at-replacing-t-j-lang-at-right-guard/
Tyrell Crosby deserves first crack at replacing T.J. Lang at right guard.
LionsWire

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/3/8/18256508/tj-lang-farewell-message-detroit-lions-fans
T.J. Lang’s farewell message to Lions fans: ‘Stay with them’.
Lang is a classy, classy man.
POD



https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/08/10-options-for-replacing-t-j-lang-in-2019/
10 options for replacing T.J Lang in 2019.
LionsWire
 
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Whatever way they go....we now have ANOTHER hole to fill. Even if Crosby makes the switch to RG you need a back up tackle.
 
Don't be so negative Hughes this is what we have all wanted/known was coming and that 9 mil could very well help us land Collins or Flowers or Saffold.... I'll take any of the 3 please.
 
kmd47 said:
Don't be so negative Hughes this is what we have all wanted/known was coming and that 9 mil could very well help us land Collins or Flowers or Saffold.... I'll take any of the 3 please.
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Why would any 3 come here..
 
Mitchrapp said:
How has that worked in the past?
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What do u even mean? We've signed plenty of people in the past that people didn't think we had a shot of getting. We might not be someones first choice in teams to go to, but don't act like if we were offering more than any other team that any of those 3 would say no just because we're Detroit. That's not happening. They will take the money and run.
 
Mitchrapp said:
How has that worked in the past?
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Sometimes we have been the bargaining chip for players to get more money from another team. But other than being the highest bidder, Landon Collins could come to play here because of Snacks and Kennard. Flowers could come here because Patricia is the coach. I don't have a connection for Saffold but all three will want the most money they can get in their most likely last big contract.

Collin is predicted to get around $13 million a year. Saffold to get around $9 million a year. Flowers around $17 million a year. Would I pay that for all of those guys...No. Saffold's price isn't crazy. I would rather have Tyrann Mathieu at $9 million a year than Collins. Dante Fowler on a one year prove it deal than Flowers. But cash is king and will most likely decide where free agents go.
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/3/21/18276735/t-j-lang-expected-to-retire-detroit-lions
Former Lions guard T.J. Lang expected to retire.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/21/t-j-lang-retirement-nfl-detroit-lions/
T.J. Lang is expected to announce his retirement.
LionsWire

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/21/tj-lang-retires-detroit-lions/3240460002/
Ex-Detroit Lions guard T.J. Lang ready to retire from NFL.
Freep

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LangT.20.htm
T.J. Lang.
ProFootballReference
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/3/29/18278480/tj-lang-retirement-announcement-nfl-detroit-lions
Detroit Lions T.J. Lang officially announces retirement after 10 seasons.
The Lions guard has had quite a career.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/29/t-j-lang-officially-retires-from-the-nfl/
T.J. Lang officially retires from the NFL.
LionsWire

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/ex-lions-guard-tj-lang-officially-retires-from-nfl.html
Ex-Lions guard T.J. Lang officially retires from NFL.
Mlive

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ns-guard-t-j-lang-opts-retirement/3311922002/
Former Lions guard T.J. Lang opts for retirement.
Detnews

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26390291/two-pro-bowl-ol-lang-announces-retirement
Two-time Pro Bowl OL Lang announces retirement.
espn
 
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