OT Jason Fox Reportedly To Sign Tender For Lions

Discussion in 'Detroit Lions' started by Sweets, Apr 15, 2013.

  1. Sweets

    Sweets All-Pro

    With a chance to win a starting tackle job, Jason Fox wasn't about to miss the Detroit Lions' offseason workouts.

    Fox, a restricted free agent, will sign his one-year tender Monday and take part in the voluntary workouts, the Detroit Free Press reported.

    The fourth-round pick in 2010 spent last season as the Lions' No. 4 tackle, but with the departure of Gosder Cherilus via free agency and Jeff Backus to retirement, the injury-plagued Fox has a chance to win one of the starting tackle jobs.

    The Lions' 2012 first-round pick, Riley Reiff, also will battle for a starting job at either tackle spot or at right guard.

    If Fox can stay healthy and prove to be a solid right tackle, it would allow the Lions some versatility along their offensive line.

    Source: NFL.com