The Lions are signing veteran OL Trystan Colon for depth and competition along the offensive line.
According to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Detroit Lions have signed veteran offensive lineman Trystan Colon in the wake of Frank Ragnow’s retirement. The team has yet to officially announce either move, but with the Lions currently in their second week of Organized Team Activities (OTAs), it’s possible we could see both on Wednesday’s transaction report.
Update: Colon was officially signed, per the NFL Transaction Wire, and recently signed corner Divaad Wilson was released/injured in a corresponding move.
Colon went undrafted out of Missouri in 2020 and joined the Ravens. Over his first three seasons in the NFL, he played in 20 games for Baltimore, starting three games at center and one at right guard. In 2023, Colon joined the New York Jets but was released at cutdowns and was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals . Over the past two seasons in the desert, Colon played in 31 games, starting four games at left guard and another seven at right guard. In 2024, Colon played 386 snaps for the Cardinals, allowing 12 pressures but no sacks.
While Colon has experience playing all five offensive line spots, the Lions will likely allow him to compete along the interior, where he has the majority of his experience, and they have some need for depth.
At center, the Lions are projected to have a starting competition between Graham Glasgow and rookie Tate Ratledge. However, Colon will likely be in competition for depth with returning backup center Michael Niese and second-year UDFA Kingsley Eguakun.
At guard, a combination of Glasgow, Ratledge, and Christian Mahogany are the early front runners for starting roles, but they’ll face competition in camp. In addition to Colon, the Lions also roster rookie Miles Frazier, returning veterans Kayode Awosika and Neatne Muti, along with UDFA rookie Mason Miller.