Bartch, a 24-game starter with Jacksonville and San Francisco, won the 49ers starting guard position but suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2 and lost his job upon return. He subsequently suffered a foot sprain and played out his contract. The Lions recently visited Bartch as he enters his age-28 season. Separately, Broderick Jones underwent neck fusion surgery after a Week 12 injury and may not be ready for training camp, leaving Pittsburgh's left tackle position uncertain. Tyler Linderbaum's Raiders contract continues to set market standards, featuring a no-tag clause for 2029—unprecedented protection for a center. The Giants re-signed Joshua Ezeudu following a visit.
"Winning a 49ers starting guard job to open last season, ran into injury trouble and ultimately lost his job. The veteran interior O-lineman suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2, being part of another injury-riddled 49ers season. Upon return, Bartch did not reacquire his starting job."
"Already locked in to what is practically a three-year, $81MM fully guaranteed contract, the new Raiders center secured a no-tag clause for 2029. No center has been franchise- or transition-tagged since the Panthers cuffed Ryan Kalil with a franchise tag in 2011. But, showcasing the leverage the three-time Pro Bowler held in free agency, he secured this deal point anyway."
"Not returning after a Week 12 neck injury, Broderick Jones underwent fusion surgery in his neck. It looked like a long shot Pittsburgh would exercise Jones' fifth-year option ($19.07MM), and Omar Khan did not confirm Jones would be ready for training camp. That will make the left tackle position one to monitor in Pittsburgh."
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