Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent OL Ben Bartch. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Bartch comes to Detroit in his seventh NFL season after splitting his career with the San Francisco 49ers (2023-25) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2020-23). He originally entered the NFL with the Jaguars as a fourth-round selection (116th overall) out of St. John's (Minn.) in the 2020 NFL Draft. Bartch has appeared in 55-career games (24 starts).
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San Francisco 49ers guard Ben Bartch (78) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Francisco 49ers guard Ben Bartch (78) gets set during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
San Francisco 49ers guard Ben Bartch (78) lines up against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
San Francisco 49ers guard Ben Bartch (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
San Francisco 49ers guard Ben Bartch (78) lines up during an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Friday, Aug 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Raiders and 49ers finished in a tie 24-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Ben Bartch (78) in action during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Ben Bartch (78) in action during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Texans defeated the Jaguars 37-17. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Ben Bartch (78) runs onto the field for an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Ben Bartch (78) lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Ben Bartch (78) in action during an NFL pre-season football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Dolphins 31-18. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
