{"id":489939,"date":"2026-02-21T12:47:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/489939\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T12:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T12:47:12","slug":"five-best-offensive-linemen-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/489939\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Best Offensive Linemen Available"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some of the most coveted players in free agency this offseason could very well be offensive linemen. There are numerous teams who need to improve their offensive lines, and often a shortage of quality offensive linemen. <\/p>\n

Last season, the Bears were the best example of a team that bolstered their offensive line through free agency and trades, and it paid off as they went on to win the NFC North in 2025. A number of teams such as the Chargers, Lions, Raiders and Browns should similarly prioritize building up their line play this offseason. <\/p>\n

MORE: Ranking the 50 Best NFL Free Agents Available in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

For teams in need of better offensive line play, here are the five best linemen they should go after in free agency.<\/p>\n

5. G Joel Bitonio\"Browns,<\/p>\n

Browns guard Joel Bitonio is among a number of offensive linemen leaving Cleveland this offseason. | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Browns guard Joel Bitonio is currently considering retirement, but if he does decide to keep playing, he is one of the top linemen available. Bitonio has spent his entire career so far with the Browns, who selected him in the second round way back in 2014. Bitonio is 34 years old, but remains a quality guard, ranking eighth according to PFF<\/a> in pass blocking.<\/p>\n

4. G Alijah Vera-Tucker\"Alijah<\/p>\n

Alijah Vera-Tucker has spent his whole career with the Jets thus far. | John Jones-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker has been one of the better guards in the NFL when he\u2019s managed to stay healthy. Vera-Tucker has missed at least 10 games in three separate seasons of his career, and was out for the entire 2025 season after tearing his triceps before Week 1. The former first-round pick is just 26 years old though, and has plenty of upside if he can stay on the field.<\/p>\n

3. OT Rasheed Walker\"Rasheed<\/p>\n

Former seventh-round pick Rasheed Walker will be a free agent. | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Packers tackle Rasheed Walker is slated to become a free agent next month as his rookie contract expires. The former seventh-round pick has been a starter for Green Bay over each of the last three seasons, and ranked 11th this past year in ESPN\u2019s pass block win rate metric<\/a>. <\/p>\n

2. OT Braden Smith\"Colts,<\/p>\n

Colts tackle Braden Smith is entering free agency. | Robert Scheer\/IndyStar \/ USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n

Colts tackle Braden Smith is on track to hit free agency for the first time in his career. The 2018 second-round pick has spent his entire career so far in Indianapolis, and previously re-signed with the team in 2021 on a four-year, $72.4 million deal. Smith played in 13 games in 2025 before missing the end of the season due to a concussion and neck injury.<\/p>\n

1. C Tyler Linderbaum\"Ravens,<\/p>\n

Tyler Linderbaum is the top offensive linemen available in free agency this year. | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum is this year\u2019s prized free agent along the offensive line. Linderbaum is one of the top centers in the game, ranking fourth among centers in PFF\u2019s overall grades and fourth according to ESPN\u2019s pass block win rate metric among interior offensive linemen. At just 25, Linderbaum is in the thick of his prime and could become the stalwart of new team\u2019s offensive line this offseason.<\/p>\n

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