Jedrick Willsis one of the top offensive tackles that remains unsigned ahead of the 2025 NFL season. It turns out that may be by design. Wills is planning to sit out "most – or possibly all" of the 2025 campaign, according toFox Sports' Jordan Schultz. The reason? Wills dealt with a lingering knee issue that limited him to five games in 2024. Schultz noted that while the 26-year-old Wills has drawn interest from multiple teams, he believes taking time off to get healthy "is the best move for the long-term future of his career." Wills was selected by theCleveland Brownsin the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft after a standout career at Alabama. The 6-5, 307-pound blocker immediately emerged as the team's starting left tackle and started 48 of a possible 53 games to begin his NFL career. Over the last two seasons, injuries have limited Wills to just 13 appearances and 12 starts. He played just 245 offensive snaps (20.8% of Cleveland's team total) in 2024, surrendering three sacks and allowing a whopping seven penalties while struggling with his overall mobility. NFL FREE AGENTS:Best fits for Keenan Allen, Aaron Rodgers, more Even when healthy,Pro Football Focushas never graded Wills better than 52nd among qualified tackles during his five-year career. As such, it isn't clear what type of interest he'll draw if he does sit out the 2025 NFL season in an effort to get healthy. TheBrownsare set to roll withDawand JonesandJack Conklinas their starting tackle duo during the 2025 NFL season. Cleveland signed veteranCornelius Lucasto help replace Wills and occupy the swing tackle role on its roster. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Jedrick Wills may sit 2025 season due to knee injury, per report
