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Report: Lions Claim OL Drew Forbes

Drew Forbes lands in the NFC,  after being released by the Cleveland Browns.

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The Detroit Lions have reportedly added depth to their offensive line, claiming Drew Forbes, according to ESPN. 

Forbes was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

He only played sparingly during his tenure in Cleveland. 

He appeared in two games as a rookie before opting out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Forbes did not appear in any games in 2021 season, after suffering a knee injury.

According to Browns Digest, "The current front office led by Andrew Berry did not draft Forbes, so they were never tied to him in any sort. Forbes never received a good shake with the Browns after taking off the 2020 season due to COVID-19, he appeared in one game in 2021, three for his two-year career."

Unfortunately, the Lions' offensive line will not get a chance to play all together, as right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai was placed on the reserve/injured list. He must miss at least the first four games of the 2022 NFL season. 

Either Logan Stenberg or Tommy Kraemer could be next in line to replace Vaitai, who played 29 snaps in the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Last season, the expected offensive line did not have an opportunity to play together, either.  

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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!

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