Graham Glasgow Released by Detroit Lions as Offensive Makeover Continues The Detroit Lions have parted ways with veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, marking the end of his seven-year tenure with the team. The move, announced on Monday, March 2, clears approximately $5.5 million in salary cap space and follows the trade of running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. Glasgow, 33, will now have to decide whether to continue his NFL career. A third-round draft pick from Michigan in 2016, Glasgow spent seven of his 10 NFL seasons with the Lions. During his first stint with the team from 2016 to 2019, he played both guard positions and center. After a brief stint with the Denver Broncos in 2020, he returned to Detroit in 2023. Glasgow took to social media to express his gratitude for his time with the organization, stating, “I’m grateful for the 7 years I’ve spent as a Detroit Lion. I’m thankful for the great teammates, coaches, and friends I had along the way. I love this city and the fans that have supported me for the better part of a decade. There truly was no place I would have rather been.” He also emphasized the lasting impact of his time with the team, calling it a defining chapter in his life. Glasgow’s return to Detroit in 2023 saw him primarily play right guard before shifting to left guard in 2024 to accommodate Kevin Zeitler. Last season, he moved to center following the retirement of Frank Ragnow. Despite starting 14 games, the Lions benched him for two weeks late in the season due to a sore knee, a decision that coincided with two losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings. The team missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Glasgow, however, returned to start the season-ending victory over the Chicago Bears.#detroit_lions #graham_glasgow #frank_ragnow #david_montgomery #kevin_zeitler
