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The Cleveland Browns released a starting offensive lineman on Thursday who spent six seasons with the franchise.
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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that the Browns cut right tackle Jack Conklin , saving the team $885,000 and absorbing a dead cap charge of $12.4 million, per Over the Cap.
Conklin has struggled to stay healthy over the last few years, but when on the field, he's a solid starter who would benefit any team's offensive line.
The Detroit Lions , Kansas City Chiefs , and Las Vegas Raiders should look to sign the recently released veteran.
Detroit cut ties with Taylor Decker this offseason , and though right tackle is solidified with Penei Sewell , the Lions could look to move Sewell to the left side and sign Conklin to be the right tackle.
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Kansas City also has a need at tackle, and Conklin could be a cheap veteran option to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes .
Las Vegas should load up on experienced offensive linemen with quarterback Fernando Mendoza set to join the squad as the top pick in April's draft. Conklin would be a massive upgrade at right tackle over DJ Glaze.
Conklin's injury history could scare teams away in free agency, but he can still be a contributing and effective piece on an offensive line, so the Lions, Chiefs, and Raiders should pursue him.
