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Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles wants to play until age 38 or 39

“I have so many more years to prove myself … I want to play as long as I can,” Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles said.

After serving on a LDS Church mission right out of high school, left tackle Garett Bolles’ pro football career got a later start than a typical rookie’s.

Following his two-year mission, Bolles spent two seasons at the junior college level before one season at Utah. He then entered the NFL as a 25-year-old rookie in 2017.

Eight years later, Bolles is now set to turn 33 in May ahead of his ninth season in the NFL. Despite his age, Bolles recently received a four-year contract extension that will keep him with the Denver Broncos through the 2028 season.

Bolles will be 36 in the final year of his extension, but at the rate he’s going, the left tackle could very well still be playing at a high level in four years from now.

“I take really good care of my body,” Bolles said after signing an extension in December. “I thrive on that. I make sure that I’m doing everything I can to make sure that I can play on Sundays. I feel like I’ve been one of the most reliable offensive linemen in the league. I don’t miss games and I think it just speaks for how I eat and how I train. Not only that but the team that I put together outside this building to put me in the best positions to come in this building with the mindset of dominating. That’s just my mindset of doing whatever I can just to dominate and to put myself in positions to help this team win.

“I love this team more than anyone. You can probably ask anyone. The Denver Broncos, to put on that uniform and to play in front of our amazing fans and to be here for so long, it’s just amazing. To do that at a high level with my age — I have so many more years to prove myself, to be better and to continue to stack seasons after seasons. I want to play as long as I can.

“I’m here for 12 years and hopefully I have two or three more years after that. I’m just going to enjoy this time of having an amazing time. I’ve been through a lot. You know how it is. The last eight years haven’t been great. This year it just puts a different pep to my step of just winning. [I just] want to win and bring this state what it deserves, [which is] a championship.”

If Bolles does play two or three years beyond his extension, that would put him at 38 or 39. It’s certainly been done before — Jason Peters played in the NFL just last fall and he turned 43 in January.

Outside of a broken leg that prematurely ended his 2022 season five games into the year, Bolles has had great health with the Broncos. He started 59-straight games before missing a game for the first time in his career with an illness during the 2020 season. Since recovering from his broken leg, Bolles has started 17 games in each of the last two seasons.

Yes, he’s turning 33 this spring, but Bolles still has plenty of gas left in the tank to remain Denver’s left tackle going forward.

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Seahawks rookie Michael Jerrell to start at right tackle vs Falcons

Seahawks rookie Michael Jerrell to start at right tackle vs Falcons

For the Seattle Seahawks, no position has suffered more injury than their right tackle spot. From the beginning, the Seahawks were dealing with diminished capacity, as starter Abe Lucas began the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. He is still on the PUP list as of this article’s publication.

His back up, George Fant, became injured in Week 1, and was later placed on Injured Reserve. Now, his backup, Stone Forsythe, is out for the Week 7 showdown in Atlanta. The NFL is a total “next man up” kind of league. Well, the next man up is rookie Michael Jerrell.

Originally a sixth round selection by the Seahawks in the 2024 NFL draft, Jerrell was the only Division II player chosen. The Findlay prospect had options to transfer to larger schools, but decided to stay. Largely seen as a project, Seattle felt he was worthy of a draft choice to mold into something.

So far, Jerrell made it through the offseason, he made it onto the active roster, and is now going to enjoy his first start in the league. Interestingly, he had been made inactive for every single game this season up until last week. Jerrell was chosen instead of veteran Jason Peters, who won’t be elevated off the practice squad this week.

When asked, head coach Mike Macdonald gave a glowing endorsement to his new starting right tackle.

“He had a great week of prep, the guy has just kept improving since he’s gotten here.” Macdonald declared. “He has come such a long way in less than a year, so I’m proud of him. He’s got a great opportunity, I know he’s excited, and I’m excited to see him go do his thing. The game has slowed down for him tremendously. I know he’s working his tail off, and he’s banked a lot of great one-on-one reps against our ones in practice. He’s got a bright future, and hopefully this is the start of it.”

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Seahawks could be down to 4th-string RT vs. Falcons

Seahawks could be down to 4th-string RT vs. Falcons

The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2024 season with quality depth at the right tackle position. Fast forward six games into the campaign and that depth has been completely decimated. There’s an excellent chance the Seahawks will be starting their fourth-string right tackle against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Presumed starter Abe Lucas remains on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list without a clear-cut return date in mind. Replacement starter George Fant is on IR. Stone Forsythe has started every contest at right tackle since Fant went on IR, but Forsythe is now dealing with a hand injury that places his Sunday status in doubt.

Head coach Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb may be deciding between veteran 21-year-pro Jason Peters and rookie blocker Michael Jerrell on Sunday. The Seahawks have been preparing the 42-year-old Peters to make his season debut since signing him to the practice squad in early October. Jerrell is a sixth-round rookie that hasn’t played an offensive snap this season.

If Peters is physically ready to play, surely the Seahawks will promote him from the practice squad. Jerrell is a small-school rookie hailing from Findlay, a Division II program. He’s still acclimating to this level of football. Whichever decision the Seahawks make will be an unforeseen one.

Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb talks Jason Peters, RG competition

Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb talks Jason Peters, RG competition

The Seattle Seahawks recently reunited with 42-year-old offensive tackle and 21-year pro Jason Peters by signing him to the practice squad. With Abe Lucas on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and no clear-cut timeline for his return in place, and George Fant on IR, Peters could eventually replace the struggling Stone Forsythe at right tackle.

The Seahawks are also facing ongoing questions at the right guard position. In the Week 4 defeat to the Detroit Lions, head coach Mike Macdonald and the offense made the decision to rotate Anthony Bradford and Christian Haynes, two players in competition with each other. Bradford has been whistled for a league-high seven penalties this season. Despite playing fewer reps, the general consensus was that Haynes outperformed his peer.

Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb discussed the addition of Peters, and the ongoing battle at right guard following Thursday’s practice.

“Anytime you have a Hall of Fame-caliber player, has done it at that level for many years, you’re bound to get a lot of experienced wisdom filtering through the room,” Grubb said about Peters. “It’s been awesome having him [Peters]. It’s a big help.”

“I thought they both had some really good points,” Grubb said about Bradford and Haynes when asked to assess their performances versus the Lions. “I thought there were a few points where both of them played their best football of the year. So I think the competitive spirit is helping them both out. I think we still have to brush up on some things at practice, they’re still showing up on tape. Christian did a better job not getting overwhelmed.”

The Seahawks will continue analyzing their offensive line against the New York Giants in Sunday’s Week 5 contest. The Giants have posted a third-highest 15 sacks this season. Pass rushers like Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Burns, and Dexter Lawrence could get the better of Seattle’s struggling offensive line.

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Seahawks should start Jason Peters at RT vs. Giants in Week 5

Seahawks should start Jason Peters at RT vs. Giants in Week 5

The Seattle Seahawks reunited with offensive tackle Jason Peters on Tuesday. General manager John Schneider signed Peters to the practice squad, NFL insider Tom Pelissero confirmed via social media. The Seahawks should waste no time getting the 42-year-old veteran into their starting lineup. He should replace Stone Forsythe at right tackle versus the New York Giants in Week 5.

The Seahawks are down several offensive tackles due to injury. Presumed starter Abe Lucas remains on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list with no clear timetable to return. George Fant, who began the season as the starting right tackle, is on Injured Reserve.

Forsythe, the team’s third-choice right tackle, struggled versus the Lions. He was credited with allowing 12 pressures by Pro Football Focus, the most pressures allowed by a tackle in a single-game showing this season. Forsythe gave up just one sack, but he earned a lackluster grade of 22.3 in pass protection.

In fairness to Forysthe, he struggled versus Aidan Hutchinson, the best pass rusher in the league. Hutchinson has posted a league-leading 6.5 sacks and 40 pressures. The majority of his 15 pressures against the Seahawks occurred when matched up with Forsythe.

The Seahawks play the New York Giants in Week 5, who field two high-quality pass rushers in Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Perhaps even more notably, the Seahawks have a crucial Week 6 matchup against their NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football. Getting Peters into the lineup now would be beneficial.

Peters appeared in eight contests for the Seahawks last season. He’ll play for a new coaching staff this year, but this regime was obviously impressed with his current shape and form given that a private workout was conducted a week before signing him. Peters should replace Forsythe at right tackle versus the Giants.

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Seahawks reunite with Jason Peters, signed to practice squad

Seahawks reunite with Jason Peters, signed to practice squad

The Seattle Seahawks are always active, even after a loss. On Tuesday morning, following their defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions on Monday Night football, it was announced the team was reuniting with a familiar face. The Seahawks are signing 42-year-old veteran tackle Jason Peters, who played in eight games for Seattle last year.

One week ago to this day, the Seahawks hosted Peters for a work out. Now, it is clear the future Hall of Famer still has some gas left in the tank, perfect for a team in desperate need to improve their offensive line.

Once more, Seattle’s depth at the tackle position is being tested. Presumed starter Abe Lucas is still on the Physically Unable to Perform list with no clear timetable to return. His primary back up, George Fant, is now on the Injured Reserve list.

Stone Forsythe has actually played very well in replacement of Lucas and Fant, but clearly the depth behind him is not up to par. Rookies Michael Jerrell and Sataoa Laumea have been made inactive for every game this season so far.

Now the Seahawks get a veteran who knows the team, albeit with a new coaching staff/system. Hopefully, this is merely an insurance signing. But, as far as insurance goes, there are worse options than one of the best tackles of this generation.

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Jason Peters would represent big-time upgrade for Seahawks’ OL

Jason Peters would represent big-time upgrade for Seahawks’ OL

The Seattle Seahawks hosted veteran free agent offensive tackle Jason Peters for a workout on Tuesday. Signing Peters would represent a reunion between he and the Seahawks, after the future Hall of Famer suited up for eight contests last season. He would be a worthwhile addition for general manager John Schneider.

The Seahawks’ preferred starting right tackle heading into the season was Abe Lucas, but he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list before the campaign even kicked off due to a knee procedure he underwent this past winter. His replacement, veteran George Fant, was placed on Injured Reserve this past weekend. The Seahawks have been forced to start Stone Forsythe at right tackle as a result.

Forsythe performed admirably in Seattle’s dominant Week 3 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Pro Football Focus credited him with allowing just one quarterback pressure en route to a pass protection grade of 77.0. He was less consistent in Week 3 versus the New England Patriots, forfeiting five pressures.

The Seahawks would be completely unprepared if Forsythe were to suffer an injury. The inexperienced trio of McClendon Curtis, and rookies Michael Jerrell and Sataoa Laumea are the options behind Forsythe. That’s precisely why Peters would be a big-time addition.

The aging Peters provided the Seahawks with league-average play last season. He wasn’t credited with allowing a single sack in eight appearances, but did forfeit 14 total pressures. Peters was a difference-maker in the ground run, earning a stellar run blocking score of 71.2.

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Seahawks host free agent OT Jason Peters for a workout

Seahawks host free agent OT Jason Peters for a workout

No, you are not experiencing Déjà vu, you did in fact read this headline correctly. On Tuesday afternoon it was announced the Seattle Seahawks hosted 42-year old veteran tackle Jason Peters for a workout. The reason why this sounds familiar to you is because the then-41 year old Peters played in eight games last year for the Seahawks.

Now, it appears a reunion could be on the table between the future Hall of Famer and his former team.

Despite their best efforts this offseason, the Seahawks’ offensive line is in shambles once again. The health of Abe Lucas continues to be the largest problem, as he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin the season due to a knee procedure he had this past winter. Unfortunately, there is no concrete timeline for Lucas to return. At least, not one head coach Mike Macdonald is willing to share publicly.

As for Lucas’ primary backup George Fant, he was placed on Injured Reserve this past weekend and brought up McClendon Curtis in his place. The other in-house options for Seattle are rookies Michael Jerrell and Sataoa Laumea, who have been inactive for every game this season.

Ironically, my initial post-draft analysis for the Laumea pick was the Seahawks were trying their best to ensure they would not be in a situation where they’d have to rely on someone like Jason Peters.

A visit does not confirm Seattle is intent on signing Peters, but the two sides are obviously familiar with each other, and there is a clear need for depth. Stone Forsythe has performed admirably in his new starting role, but the Seahawks clearly need a contingency plan behind him.

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5 offensive tackles Broncos could sign to replace Mike McGlinchey

After losing Mike McGlinchey to an MCL injury, the Broncos should consider these free agent offensive tackles.

After losing right tackle Mike McGlinchey for “about a month” to a sprained MCL, the Denver Broncos must now find a replacement.

Matt Peart might be the in-house favorite to start while McGlinchey is sidelined, but the Broncos would be wise to at least bring in more depth at the position. Alex Palczewski filled in for McGlinchey for two snaps on Sunday, but those were the first two snaps of his career, and rookie Frank Crum was inactive for each of the team’s first two games this season.

Here’s a quick list of five outside players Denver could consider bringing in for workouts this week.

Free agent offensive tackles

1. Billy Turner: The 32-year-old vet had two previous stints with the Broncos and has experience at both tackle and guard.

2. Cam Fleming: Another ex-Denver tackle, the 32-year-old Fleming filled in for one game in 2023 and started 15 games in 2022.

3. D.J. Humphries: A 30-year-old former first-round pick who started 98 games for the Arizona Cardinals from 2016-2023, including 16 games last season.

4. Donovan Smith: He started 12 games for the Kansas City Chiefs last season. The 31-year-old former second-round pick won Super Bowls with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chiefs.

5. David Bakhtiari: The decorated 32-year-old veteran has struggled with injuries, playing just one game last season and one game in 2021. He was healthy for 11 games in 2022. If healthy, Bakhtiari would be an intriguing option for the Broncos.

Denver will likely bring in tackles for tryouts in the coming days. If McGlinchey is placed on injured reserve, that would free up a roster spot for a potential signing this week.

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Nephew of former Arkansas great Jason Peters commits to Razorbacks

Markeylin Batton is the nephew of former Arkansas great Jason Peters.

Sam Pittman and the Arkansas football team picked up their fourth commit of the Class of 2025 on Friday.

Markeylin Batton, a three-star athlete from Texas committed late Saturday, choosing Arkansas over Missouri, Texas Tech, Michigan State, Oregon State, Houston and others.

Batton played running back, wide receiver and defensive back last year for his Atlanta High School team. Recruiting services expect he would play running back or defensive back in college.

He joins four-star running back Jamarion Parker, three-star quarterback Grayson Wilson and kicker Evan Noel as the fourth member of Arkansas’ Class of 2025. The Hogs’ Class of 2024 signed 16 players in December. If that number seems smaller than usual, it’s because it is. Teams have focused more on the transfer portal than high-school recruiting since the pandemic.

If Batton signs and plays for the Razorbacks, he will follow in the footsteps of his uncle, Arkansas tight end-turned-NFL-offensive-lineman Jason Peters