Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll has made it clear he currently prefers veterans over developing rookies, so why not take a flyer on Laken Tomlinson?
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The Houston Texans made a decisive personnel change Tuesday by releasing veteran guard Laken Tomlinson, marking the latest shift in the Texans roster move approach during the second half of the season.
The Houston Texans announced they are waiving former starting G Laken Tomlinson today. Because it’s after the trade deadline, he’ll go on the waiver wire
Texans G Laken Tomlinson started in Week 3 but rotated with Juice Scruggs, who took 57 percent of snaps to Tomlinson’s 43 percent. Tomlinson said he is fine with his role and will do whatever the coaches ask of him. “Whatever it takes to win,” Tomlinson said, via Aaron Wilson.
A week ago, we dove into some speculation about the potential starters that could emerge from several position battles along the offensive line in Houston.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The Houston Texans were actually one of the busiest teams in the NFL this offseason, making a flurry of moves on both sides of the ball in an attempt to reshuffle a roster that was quite disappointing as a whole last year.
The Houston Texans decision to sign veteran offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson to a one-year, $4.25 million contract has drawn skepticism from league analysts, with some labeling the move as the team’s most questionable free agent acquisition of the offseason.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.