Jedrick Wills, the former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle, is actively pursuing an NFL comeback after a year-long recovery from a knee injury. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Wills has started visiting teams such as the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions as he aims to resume his professional football career.
Recovery and Previous Performance Shape Wills’ Journey
Wills missed the entire 2025 season while rehabilitating his knee and is expected to sign with a new team following a full recovery. Limited to just five games in 2024, Wills faced setbacks that interrupted what had been a promising start since being drafted in 2020.
Selected in the first round out of Alabama at 27 years old, Wills signed a four-year rookie deal worth nearly $20 million, including an $11.8 million signing bonus. Despite Cleveland exercising his fifth-year contract option and restructuring his deal twice to free salary cap space, Wills struggled to maintain consistent playing time due to injury.
Potential Impact of Wills’ Return on Interested Teams
If Wills can regain his health and form, his return could bolster the offensive line units of teams showing interest, like the Patriots and Lions. His experience as a former starter and first-round pick adds valuable depth and potential stability to squads seeking offensive tackle upgrades. Observers will closely watch how his rehabilitation translates on the field and what role he might assume once signed.
Sources: Former #Browns OT Jedrick Wills, who sat out last season to fully recover from a knee injury, has been on a tour of visits with NFL teams — including the #Patriots and today with the #Lions. Visits are expected to continue into next week.
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— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 5, 2026
