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The Lions face some tough decisions on their own roster this year, and it may mean they have to go fishing, once again, in free agency. Here’s our free agency preview of the Lions’ 2019 offensive line. Currently under contractRick Wagner$11.9M cap hit in 2019Signed through 2021Taylor Decker$3.5M cap hit in 2019Signed through 2019 (fifth-year option available)T.J. Lang$11.5M cap hit in 2019Signed through 2019Kenny Wiggins$3.125M cap hit in 2019Signed through 2019Frank Ragnow$2.7M cap hit in 2019Signed through 2021 (fifth-year option available)Joe Dahl$781,481 cap hit in 2019Signed through 2019Tyrell Crosby$641,920 cap hit in 2019Signed through 2021Graham Glasgow$2.2M cap hit in 2019Signed through 2019Leo Koloamatangi$570,000 cap hit in 2019Signed through 2020Pending free agentsAndrew DonnalLevel of need: 4/10Detroit’s offensive line strategy in 2019 cannot even begin until the Lions decide what to do with T.J. Lang. His massive $11.5 million cap hit would be worth it if the team could rely on him to be healthy, but Lang has struggled to stay on the field over the past two seasons. It appears the team would like to keep him around, but they’ll almost certainly want him at a reduced rate.Regardless of whether they keep him or dump him, Detroit will need to start thinking about a long-term plan. It doesn’t necessarily have to be this year, but Lang isn’t the team’s right guard of the future.Depth-wise http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-jarrad-davis-jersey , the Lions actually look okay. Kenny Wiggins came in and eventually played sufficiently in Lang’s absence, and Detroit has a handful of youthful developmental options as well in Tyrell Crosby, Joe Dahl and Leo Koloamatangi. Overall, the Lions either have to replace T.J. Lang this year, or kick that can down the road and add some additional depth. Because they haven’t parted ways with Lang yet this offseason, it seems like they may be planning on the latter option. Top free agents availableRodger Saffold - If Saffold actually hits free agency, he’ll undoubtedly be the belle of the ball in an otherwise underwhelming free agency pool. Saffold is 30 years old, but he’s coming off a fantastic year with the Rams, helping the team rush for the third-most yards in the NFL and an impressive 4.9 yards per carry. PFF graded him out as the eighth best guard in the league. He could lock down Detroit’s right guard position (though he played on the left side in LA) for the next 3-4 years, but it would cost them. Ramon Foster - A 10-year veteran and starter of 131 career games, seeing Foster in anything but a Steelers jersey is going to be weird, but it looks like things are headed that way. Again Eli Harold Jersey White , he’d have to shift over to right guard instead of left in Detroit, but he’s about as consistently good as you’ll find in free agency. Not a long-term fix, though, at age 33. A.J. Cann - A younger choice for the Lions, the former 2015 third-round pick hasn’t quite caught on with the Jaguars. He’s been inconsistent, but has held onto his starting status for his four-year career. He’d probably be seeking starter money, so this would only really be an option if the Lions move on from Lang ASAP.Best fitJohn Miller - Miller is a nice mix of youth, potential and value. He’s had a rocky career thus far and likely wouldn’t be penciled in as a starter in Detroit. He’s started 47 games over four years after being taken by the Bills in the third round of the 2015 draft. Here’s what Buffalo Rumblings has to say about Miller.Buffalo Rumblings believes Miller could be signed to a two-year, $4.8 million contract, which would be a good figure for a 25-year-old guard with starting potential. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kareem Hunt went unclaimed on NFL waivers Monday, three days after a video was released that showed the star running back shoving and kicking a woman in an incident that ultimately led to his release by the Kansas City Chiefs.Police did not charge Hunt with a crime http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-frank-ragnow-jersey , but the Chiefs released him for being untruthful with them about what happened during the February incident. Hunt currently is on the commissioner’s exempt list and cannot play even if another team signs him. The NFL says it is continuing its investigation.Also on Monday, a police report surfaced in which a suburban Kansas City man told police that Hunt was among a group of men that assaulted him during a nightclub altercation in January.The incident happened Jan. 11 at Mosaic, a club in downtown Kansas City. The 38-year-old victim was treated at a hospital for a broken rib, broken nose and other injuries. But as was the case in the assault captured on a Cleveland hotel security camera, no criminal charges were filed in the case.The Chiefs declined to comment on the January incident.“I think I’m hoping and would like Kareem to get help along, you know, obviously with everybody involved in it,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said more broadly. “I just think it’s a tough deal. It’s not a win-win situation for anybody, the young lady (in the Cleveland incident) included.“My prayers are that everybody involved gets help there most of all,” Reid said, “because we’re all in this fraternity in our earth-life, and we’re all living together.”Hunt acknowledged he misled the Chiefs about the incident in Cleveland during a live interview with ESPN on Sunday. He also apologized to those that were affected by his actions.“You can’t really explain it. The video shows it Womens Nick Bellore Jersey ,” Hunt said. “I was in the wrong and I’m not that type of person. I’m really disappointed and embarrassed in myself.”Hunt admitted he may have anger issues, and he said that “I’ve taken action to learn from this.” But when asked whether he had sought counseling, Hunt said he had not.“I feel like everybody gets a little angry sometimes, and I’m going to get treatment on it. I want to make sure nothing like this ever happens again,” he said. “I’ve worked my whole entire life. I’ve gave everything and sacrificed for this. And if I get another shot, the team won’t regret it.”Last month, the Redskins claimed linebacker Reuben Foster off waivers after he was released by the 49ers following a domestic violence arrest in Tampa, Florida. It was only the latest in a series of legal troubles for Foster, who remains on the exempt list and is facing a league suspension.Washington drew criticism for the signing, and coach Jay Gruden admitted Foster might never play for the Redskins. But they would retain his rights if he ever steps on the field again.Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said he has not spoken to Hunt, but sent him a text message.“I let him know that we are thinking of him and that he’s always going to be our brother, and to let a few things settle down Womens Marvin Jones Jr Jersey ,” Kelce said. “He needs to understand some things, how people are viewing him right now. I’ll eventually get to him and get in his ear. He knows we love him.”Lions tight end Michael Roberts, who played with Hunt at Toledo, said he briefly spoke with Hunt since the video was released. Roberts said he’s hopeful that Hunt winds up back in the NFL.“Other than be supportive, there’s not much you can say to him or anyone in that situation,” Roberts said.” It’s just about the next step for him and his mental (state) and whatever organization he, you know, hopefully ends up with.“I just hope he does (play again),” Roberts added. “I know this is what he wants, what he strives for. We were together when we had nothing. I just wish him the best and also to not take any attention from the woman. I hope she mentally is dealing with it all as well.”