Trystan Colon is coming off a season where he appeared in 12 games for the Detroit Lions.
He was a starter in four of those games.
Over the offseason, Colon became a free agent who was available to sign with any team in the NFL.
Recent Lions Player Signs With Jaguars
Earlier this month, Colon signed a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Jaguars wrote (via X) on June 4: “The Jacksonville Jaguars have made the following roster moves: •Signed OL Trystan Colon •Signed CB Dane Jackson •Placed CB Keith Taylor on Injured Reserve •Waived OL Sal Wormley”
•Signed OL Trystan Colon •Signed CB Dane Jackson •Placed CB Keith Taylor on Injured Reserve •Waived OL Sal Wormley
Colon played his college football at Missouri.
He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.
The 28-year-old spent the first three seasons of his career with the franchise.
Following the Ravens, Colon had a quick stint with the New York Jets (in the preseason).
He then spent two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.
Over 63 career games (and six NFL seasons), Colon has started 19 times.
Colon has experience playing with quarterbacks such as Lamar Jackson and Jared Goff, which could be a good addition next to Trevor Lawrence.
Social Media Reacts To Colon Signing
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
@JaguarsNow904: “Trystan Colon has some connections to the #Jaguars offensive staff. He was in Baltimore with TE Coach Richard Angulo for 2 seasons while Angulo was the Ravens Assistant OL Coach. He was also in Arizona for 2 seasons with QB Coach Spencer Whipple.”
@nfl_jersey_num: “Jacksonville Jaguars OL Trystan Colon is wearing number 69. Last assigned to Austin Johnson.”
@HBalzer721: “Former Cardinals OL Trystan Colon, who played 12 games with four starts for the Lions last season, was signed by the Jaguars today.”
@kitchenmarcel15: “Trystan colon is definitely a solid depth”
Recent Detroit Lions Starting Player Signs Deal With Jacksonville Jaguars