It seems like the offseason has just begun, yet the Detroit Lions are already busy, showing they aren’t afraid to shake things up. We’ve already seen that the Lions have hired Drew Petzing as the new offensive coordinator. Lions general manager Brad Holmes is also making changes to the roster.
On Monday, the Lions revealed that they have released offensive guard Graham Glasgow from the roster. Glasgow, a 10-year veteran, spent seven seasons with the Broncos in Detroit and three seasons in Denver.
Glasgow has started 136 of 147 games since being drafted as the 95th overall pick in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He started 14 of his 15 appearances last season for a Lions team that went 9-8.
Set to turn 34 in July, Glasgow should have no trouble finding another starting opportunity this offseason. He had one year left on his contract in Detroit, but releasing him saved $5.56 million in 2026. The Lions will also face a $2.88 million dead cap charge for moving on from Glasgow a year ago.
The Lions have already secured a potential replacement, by sending David Montgomery back to the Houston Texans in exchange for Juice Scruggs, as well as a fourth- and seventh-round selection. The 26-year-old Scruggs is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has started 20 of his 37 appearances since being made the 62nd overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
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