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Patriots, Lions Host Visits With Ex-Browns OT Jedrick Wills as Comeback Bid Begins

Evaluations focus on his readiness following a full season of knee rehab.

Overview

  • NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports Wills has begun a tour of team visits, including New England and Detroit, with additional meetings expected next week.
  • The former 10th overall pick sat out the entire 2025 season to recover from a lingering knee injury and, at 26, expects to be on a roster this year.
  • New England’s interest aligns with a stated need at tackle from executive Eliot Wolf, and head coach Mike Vrabel has past familiarity with Wills from his 2024 consulting stint in Cleveland.
  • Analysts project Wills as a swing or depth option rather than an immediate starter given his recent absence and durability questions.
  • Wills started 57–58 games over five seasons for the Browns, though Pro Football Focus ranked him 66th of 84 tackles in 2023, underscoring teams’ caution.