Lions Agree to Contract Terms with OL Colby Sorsdal

Detroit Lions have agreed to NFL rookie contract with offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal

John Maakaron | May 9, 2023

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After a successful 2023 NFL Draft, it is time for the Detroit Lions and their draft class to begin agreeing to rookie contracts.

According to multiple reports, offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal and the Lions have agreed to a rookie contract.

The Lions' deal for Sorsdal is reportedly a four-year, $4.16 million contract, with a signing bonus of $320,084.

Sorsdal is reportedly set to earn $830,021 his rookie season in Motown.

Rookie minicamp is scheduled to take place May 12-14 at the team's Allen Park practice facility.

According to the league's website, "Sorsdal spent his college days at tackle but will need to prepare for life as an interior lineman due to his lack of length. He is athletic with good lateral movement and fits a zone-scheme rushing attack. He lacks power and natural core strength, though. Sorsdal will need to get bigger and stronger as bull-rushers had some success bouncing him back into the pocket at times."

It is expected that Graham Glasgow and Halapoulivaati Vaitai will compete for the starting job, while Sorsdal develops during his inaugural season in the NFL.

Sorsdal played collegiately at William & Mary.

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Published May 9, 2023

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!