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Lions hold tryouts for Laken Tomlinson and Will Hernandez

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Lions hold tryouts for Laken Tomlinson and Will Hernandez

Summary

The Detroit Lions hosted a tryout for veteran guards Laken Tomlinson and Will Hernandez on Thursday. Tomlinson, a former first-round pick by the Lions in 2015, spent two seasons with the team before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 2017. He has since become a Pro Bowl player and has started a total of 162 games in his career. Hernandez, selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, has experience starting games with the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals. The Lions are looking to strengthen their offensive line as the season approaches.

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Status Watch

•Lions invited Laken Tomlinson and Will Hernandez for tryouts on Thursday
•Tomlinson was a first-round pick by the Lions in 2015
•He has started 162 NFL games and made a Pro Bowl in 2021
•Hernandez was a second-round pick in 2018 and has 56 starts
•Both players are looking to secure a role with the Lions

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What they're saying

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Former Detroit Lions first-round pick Laken Tomlinson and fellow veteran Will Hernandez tried out for the Lions Thursday. The post Lions Considering Reunion With Former 1st-Round Lineman appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports