The free agent offensive tackle pool, one the Cleveland Browns figure to dive into headlong, just got a little deeper. Two veteran starters were released by other teams on Friday and are free to sign immediately.
Cincinnati cut veteran left tackle Cordy Glenn, while the Detroit Lions parted ways with longtime starting right tackle Rick Wagner. Both are capable starters who would represent immediate upgrades to their spots in Cleveland.
Glenn, 30, has battled injuries over the last four seasons, two each in Buffalo and Cincinnati. Even so, he’s remained an above-average pass protector on the left side and still has the athleticism that made him an instant starter as a second-round rookie in 2013. The Bengals dumped Glenn to save $9.5 million.
The Lions saved $6.1 million in cap room by dumping Wagner, their starting right tackle for the last three seasons. His play fell off in 2019 as he battled through an injury that ultimately cost him the final three games. Like Glenn, Wagner is better in pass protection than he performs as a run blocker. He is one month younger than Glenn.
Both can be signed by any team immediately.