Detroit Lions Free Agency Injury Analysis: Ben Bartch, OL

The Lions continue to add to the offensive line in free agency. This time with Ben Bartch who is recovering from a Lisfranc surgery. That isn't the only significant injury in his past.

Here is the excerpt from my medical report on Ben Bartch: (Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season ) Ben Bartch, OL (28) Contract: 1 year, $ pending Concern level 9/10 2025: 6 games played. High ankle sprain, to IR . Lisfranc surgery, to IR .

2024: 3 games 2023: 16 games 2022: 5 games. Dislocated knee , ended season. A Lisfranc has a high chance of residuals as Lions fans are all too aware of with Ameer Abdullah and Kevin Jones.

With no proof of recovery in game action, there is a high degree of uncertainty. Bartch’s dislocated knee from a few years ago also likely has residuals. A dislocated knee typically involves multiple torn ligaments which can include cartilage damage.