Detroit Lions Sign Injury-Prone Ben Bartch, Low-Risk Deal

0:00It's March 31st. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Detroit Lions just beefed up their offensive line in free agency by signing Ben Barch to a one-year deal, a Mount Still pending. This 28-year-old tackle brings serious talent, but a truckload of injury-read flags rated 9 out of 10 on the Concern Scale. Earlier this week, reports highlighted his rough patch. Last season, he only played six games before a high ankle sprain and Lisferont's surgery both. Landed him on injured reserve. Back in 2022, a dislocated knee knocked him out after just five games. Lions fans know that Lisferont drill all too well from guys like Amir Abdelah and Kevin Jones were lingering issues often stick around. That knee dislocation probably tore up ligaments and cartilage too, leaving real questions about his long-term mobility. No on-field proof yet that he's fully bounced back from the latest hits, unlike after that knee where he played a full 16 games in 20.

1:0223. Meanwhile, his 2024 was limited to three games. Expect a low-risk contract here, something like the minimum with no guarantees, mirroring deals for other injury prone players like Peyton, Turner's smart move, if the Lions want depth without the gamble.