Could an old friend on the offensive line be heading back to the Detroit Lions?
That appears to be the case. Free agent lineman Oday Aboushi declared on his Twitter account on Saturday that he’s heading to Detroit for a “potential reunion with the boys in blue”, and used the Lions’ OnePride hashtag to cap it off.
Aboushi played for the Lions in 2019 and 2020, starting 10 games between right guard and right tackle. The 32-year-old played in 15 games, with four starts at right guard, for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2022. He’s started 51 games across stints with seven NFL teams since being a fifth-round pick out of Virginia in 2013 by the New York Jets.
Headed to Motown for a potential reunion with the boys In blue. #onepride
— Oday Aboushi (@Oday_Aboushi76) August 5, 2023
Aboushi could help the Lions offensive line depth. While Graham Glasgow has looked strong and healthy in his own return to Detroit, presumptive starting RG Halapoulivaati Vaitai has dealt with recurring back issues in camp. Fifth-round rookie Colby Sorsdal and young Kayode Awosika have had some positive moments as reserve guards, but they lack the big-game experience and veteran presence Aboushi can bring.
Aboushi could also help at tackle, where the depth behind starters Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell remains questionable.
