Wiggins signs with Lions who are also hosting Slausson

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    Wiggins signs with Lions who are also hosting Slausson

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    Detroit Lions add to offensive line, sign ex-Chargers OG Kenny Wiggins

    Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press Published 6:06 p.m. ET March 15, 2018 | Updated 7:48 p.m. ET March 15, 2018
    Dave Birkett discusses the Detroit Lions' decision to use a franchise tag on Ziggy Ansah. Dave Birkett/Detroit Free Press




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    The Detroit Lions added some competition to their offensive line on Thursday, signing free agent Kenny Wiggins to a two-year contract worth up to $5 million.
    Wiggins started 16 games at right guard for the Los Angeles Chargers last season, and spent 2016 playing under new Lions offensive line coach Jeff Davidson.
    An undrafted rookie out of Fresno State in 2011, Wiggins did not see his first NFL action until 2014. He was a part-time starter for the Chargers the following season, and a backup under Davidson two years ago.
    The Lions return four of their five starters on the offensive line but are not expected to re-sign center Travis Swanson.
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    Graham Glasgow, who split his time between center and left guard last season, could take over as the team's full-time center this fall.



    For now, Joe Dahl and Wiggins could vie for the other starting job, though the Lions will reportedly host Wiggins' Chargers teammate, Matt Slauson, on a free-agent visit Friday.
    The Lions finished last in the NFL in rushing last season and Matthew Stafford took a career-high took a career-high 47 sacks.
    Before signing Wiggins, they made free-agent offers to Joe Berger, the former Michigan Tech standout who's considering retirement, and Bradley Sowell, who re-signed with the Chicago Bears.
    Wiggins graded out 70th among 77 qualifying guards by Pro Football Focus last season.
    Here's the full breakdown of Wiggins' contract:
    2018

    Signing bonus: $750,000
    Base salary: $1.25 million
    Per-game roster bonus: $15,625 per game on 46-man roster ($250,000 total)
    Cap number: $1.875 million
    2019

    Base salary: $2.5 million
    Per-game roster bonus: $15,625 per game on 46-man roster ($250,000 total)
    Cap number: $3.125 million

    Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
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    • blueman
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      #3
      Wow, Wiggins was that low? See ya.

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      • Steve
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        I'm surprised we didn't resign him at that price. That's backup money.

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        • Boltjolt
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          #5
          Geez we could have kept him for cheap. WTH are they thinking here? Hope they have a plan for the OL.

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          • Formula 21
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            #6
            We must have backup/ps guys that the team likes.
            Now, if you excuse me, I have some Charger memories to suppress.
            The Wasted Decade is done.
            Build Back Better.

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            • oneinchpunch
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              Hashtag thepowderblues

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              • richpjr
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                #8
                Not sure how the middle of our line will look. Lamp and Feeney, but please not Pulley as a starter.

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                • Coachmarkos
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                  #9
                  Don't think we'll miss him.

                  and that's about the right amount for his talent level.

                  He was the weakest link.
                  "...of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong."

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                  • Steve
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                    Pulley was the weakest link. If Feeney is moving to C, then we need another OG.
                • richpjr
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                  Originally posted by coachmarkos View Post
                  Don't think we'll miss him.

                  and that's about the right amount for his talent level.

                  He was the weakest link.
                  I think Wiggins was better than Pulley - but that's an awfully low bar.

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                  • blueman
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                    #11
                    I would be pretty psyched over an interior Oline of Lamp/Feeney/Hernandez.

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                    • Panamamike
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                      #12
                      Originally posted by Steve View Post
                      I'm surprised we didn't resign him at that price. That's backup money.
                      Thatvis what he is....a backup.

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