The Detroit Lions continue to mix depth in offensive tackle position. A week after signing Darrin Paulo, the Lions added veteran offensive tackle Kendall Lamm. as first reported by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Pressand later confirmed by trainer Dan Campbell.
Lamm (6-foot-5, 310 pounds) joined the NFL in 2015 as an undrafted prospect from Appalachian State. He signed with the Houston Texans and stayed there for four years, appearing in 55 games and starting in 24. He was the Texans’ correct starting seed in 2018 and earned a solid 64.4 PFF score, but he has experience with both sides the line.
He spent the next two years with the Cleveland Browns, primarily serving as a backup. Last year, he signed a two-year, $6.8 million contract with the Titans and was given a chance to start at proper tackle, but after a bearing injury he decided to pursue a reserve swing tackle role. He started just one game at left tackle in 2021, and after one season, Tennessee sacked him this March.
Lamm was signed because undrafted rookie Zein Obeid resigned. He is the fourth Lions player to retire this offseason, with Obeid joining wide receiver Corey Sutton, cornerback Jermaine Waller and defensive tackle John Penisini.
Campbell said Monday he was not concerned about the recent spate of retirements.
“Everyone is different,” Campbell said at his press conference on Monday. “Look, it (the NFL) isn’t for everyone. Not everything is easy, and you know that it’s not just about football. I wish him luck – and he’s a great boy, he was a grinder, he worked. And so on with the next endeavor.”
Lamm will come in and fight for a reserve role in Detroit. Currently Matt Nelson, Paulo and Dan Skipper.