The Seattle Seahawks had some big changes take place this offseason. Two of those moves were huge as they traded away quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver DK Metcalf.
The Seattle Seahawks' offensive line was bad in 2024 — particularly on the interior. That's why the team seemingly made no attempt to retain left guard Laken Tomlinson, who they signed away from the New York Jets ahead of last season.
Houston has a problem. And it's getting worse. The Texans had one of the league's worst offensive lines in 2024, and the unit has gotten weaker since the start of free agency.
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It's hard to see a path where the Seattle Seahawks field an improved offensive line in 2025. The team watched its top free agent target — former Indianapolis Colts guard Will Fries — join the Minnesota Vikings instead as the interior offensive line market continues to be bought up.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
The Houston Texans have added a veteran piece to their offensive line. According to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, the Texans have agreed to a one-year, $4.25 million contract with offensive guard Laken Tomlinson, holding a max value of $5 million.
One piece to the Texans’ 2025 offensive line puzzle has emerged.
The Seahawks are making the move to bring in a bit of depth on the offensive line this offseason. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported today that former Ravens lineman Josh Jones is expected to sign with Seattle.
Former Jets Geno Smith, Laken Tomlinson, and Leonard Williams will be three of Seattle’s four captains for Week 13. The Seattle Seahawks have named their Week 13 captains, and three of them played for the opposing New York Jets at various points in time.
The Seattle Seahawks have a guard problem. Both left guard Laken Tomlinson and right guard Anthony Bradford have struggled this season, with the latter being a legitimate liability — especially in pass protection.
Your Seattle Seahawks and their Week 4 captains. Ahead of Monday night’s showdown against the Detroit Lions, the Seattle Seahawks have officially released this week’s captains.
When the Seattle Seahawks take the field for their season opener against the Denver Broncos on September 8, while questions remain at right guard and right tackle for different reasons, the team will undoubtedly have a calming veteran presence in Laken Tomlinson starting at left guard.
Seattle Seahawks left guard Laken Tomlinson is one of the NFL’s ultimate ironmen. Seahawks takeaways: What stands out after minicamp Despite playing one of football’s most physical positions, the 32-year-old veteran has shown an astounding level of durability over the course of his nine-year career.
When the Seattle Seahawks made a coaching change after the 2023 season replacing Pete Carroll with Mike Macdonald, there were a lot of questions on what was going to happen on defense.
There’s going to be a new look on the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive line this fall, specifically on the interior. Seattle Seahawks RB: New OC Grubb ‘opening
The interior offensive line has been an issue for the Seattle Seahawks. Last season, it was arguably the weakest spot on the team and to help try to rectify the problem, they selected guard Christian Haynes with their third-round pick and brought in Laken Tomlinson from the New York Jets in free agency this offseason.
RENTON, Wash. - Time flies in the NFL. But as he gears up for mandatory minicamp with his new team, veteran Seattle Seahawks guard Laken Tomlinson doesn't need to be reminded of that fact.
Set to break in three new starters on the offensive line, the Seattle Seahawks have had questions up front throughout the course of the offseason. How should fans feel about the state of the group approaching the end of OTAs?
Just a week remains until the 2024 NFL Draft takes center stage for three days, and for fans of teams across the league that means looking to the future with hope and optimism.
Tomlinson spent the past two years in New York, manning the left guard spot during that time. He was released this offseason despite one year remaining on his contract.
49ers GM John Lynch said recently that they plan to speak with the representatives for free agent G Laken Tomlinson about a potential return to San Francisco. “Laken was a big part of who we were,” Lynch said, via Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.
The San Francisco 49ers didn't allow guard Laken Tomlinson to walk in free agency in 2022 because they no longer valued him. They simply couldn't afford to retain him.
New York Jets guard and former Pro Bowler Laken Tomlinson was the latest salary cap casualty this NFL offseason.
The Jets released guard Laken Tomlinson on Monday evening, further establishing the offensive line as New York's most pressing need this offseason.
A lot has gone wrong for the New York Jets during the 2023 season. The biggest issue has been the quarterback position, where the team has started four different players and gotten middling results.
Free-agent left guard Laken Tomlinson plans to sign a three-year deal with the New York Jets worth $41.2 million.
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