Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn spoke to the media at the NFL combine and said that he was still evaluating the futures of offensive guard T.J. Lang and edge rusher Ezekiel Ansah.

At the presser, Quinn talked about each player’s evaluation being different, with some moving along quickly after the season’s over, while others linger a bit longer and require more time to explore. Lang falls into the latter category.

Quinn did note that he and Lang are currently talking about the options moving forward but did not want to disclose any private information publicly.

Lang is arguably the Lions’ best offensive lineman, but he has struggled to stay healthy in Detroit, will be 32 years old before the season and carries a price tag of more than $11.5 million. There is a healthy debate on whether his value is equal to the cost but there is no doubting that Lang is firmly on the roster bubble. The Lions would free up $8,843,750 if they moved on from him but they could also restructure his contract, which would also explain the lengthiness of the evaluation.

Quinn noted that there is a deep group of offensive linemen likely available in the middle of the draft and regardless of what happens with Lang, signs are pointing towards the Lions targeting one in April.

With regards to Ansah, Quinn commented that he is also still in the evaluation process. Quinn did note that Ansah’s late-season significant injury is the likely culprit for the delay, calling it “more of a medical conversation than anything else right now”.

It’s worth noting that unlike Lang, Ansah is not under contract with the Lions in 2019, so the clock is ticking a bit faster on his evaluation.

You can hear Quinn’s full responses to the questions about Lang (26:25) and Ansah (29:19) in the video below: