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Bowanko signed a contract with the Lions on Monday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Bowanko joined the Redskins in November and started the final three games of the season. The 27-year-old figures to provide interior depth for the Lions' offensive line.

Bowanko signed a contract with the Redskins on Monday.

Bowanko spent the offseason in New England, and will now provide some much-needed depth to Washington's offensive line. With starting guards Shawn Lauvao (knee) and Brandon Scherff (pectoral) both having suffered season-ending injuries, Bowanko could slot into the starting rotation as early as Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Bowanko agreed Wednesday with the Patriots on a contract, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Bowanko played in all 16 games for the Ravens last season, making one start. Now in New England, the Virginia product seems set to compete for a depth role along the interior of the offensive line.

Bowanko was traded to the Ravens from the Jaguars on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The 6-foot-6, 300-pound center has shown enough skill to possibly see some quick playing time in Baltimore, according to Rapoport.

Bowanko (hip) was activated from the Jaguars' PUP list Saturday, Jacksonville.com reports.

Bowanko required hip surgery in the offseason and began practicing Nov. 23. If Brandon Linder (knee) is unable to suit up Sunday against the Vikings, Bowanko is ready and projects to serve as the backup center.

The Jaguars enter the final week of the season relatively healthy. Outside of defensive tackle Roy Miller (knee) who was ruled doubtful for Sunday's game against Houston, Jacksonville listed seven players as probable.

Those include quarterback Blake Bortles (foot), center Luke Bowanko (wrist), defensive end Andre Branch (groin), defensive end Chris Clemons (knee), running back Toby Gerhart (ribs), wide receiver Cecil Shorts III (shoulder) and wide receiver Tommy Streeter (abdomen).

Jaguars running back Toby Gerhart was among the notable players listed on the final injury report for Week 8 at home against Miami. Gerhart was listed as probable after missing two straight games with a foot injury. Craig Loston (hamstring) and Luke Bowanko were also labeled probable.

Dwayne Gratz (hip) was the only other player on the report listed as questionable, while Alan Ball (biceps) and Andre Branch (groin) were officially ruled out for Sunday.

The Jaguars announced Wednesday a few changes to their starting lineup along the offensive line. 

Rookie Luke Bowanko is replacing veteran Jacques McClendon as the team's starting center. The Jaguars also announced Sam Young will be the starting right tackle after the team released Cameron Bradfield Tuesday. Young will remain in the starting lineup until Austin Pasztor is ready to return from a fractured hand he suffered in the preseason.

The Jaguars have listed punter Bryan Anger (groin), guard Zane Beadles (calf), center Luke Bowanko (quad), defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks (shoulder) and kicker Josh Scobee (quad) as probable for Week 1 against the Eagles, the team announced.

The Jaguars signed center Luke Bowanko, a sixth-round pick out of Virginia, to a four-year deal. Bowanko worked at center and tackle during the rookie minicamp over the weekend and could be a swing player on the interior.

With pick No. 205 in the NFL Draft, the Jaguars selected center Luke Bowanko from Virginia.

Bowanko played both guard spots and center for the Cavaliers. He is projected to be a reserve interior lineman for the Jaguars as a rookie.