Lions Release Veteran Offensive Lineman Graham Glasgow

The move is expected to save the team $5.5 million against the salary cap.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Detroit Lions have released veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow after seven seasons with the team. Glasgow, a third-round draft pick in 2016, was a fixture on the Lions' offensive line during his career, spending time at both guard and center. The move is expected to save the Lions $5.5 million against the salary cap.

Why it matters

The release of Graham Glasgow is part of the Lions' ongoing roster moves as they look to reshape their team and manage their salary cap. Glasgow was a reliable and experienced member of the offensive line, so his departure will leave a hole that the team will need to fill.

The details

Glasgow, 33, was a starter for the Lions for the first four seasons of his career before becoming a free agent in 2020. He then spent three years with the Denver Broncos before returning to the Lions in 2023. Last season, he played in 147 career games, making 136 starts, and committed just two penalties in 895 snaps (872 offensive).

  • The Lions released Graham Glasgow on Monday, March 3, 2026.
  • Glasgow spent the first four seasons of his career with the Lions before leaving as a free agent in 2020.

The players

Graham Glasgow

A 33-year-old offensive lineman who spent seven seasons with the Detroit Lions, playing both guard and center.

Detroit Lions

An NFL team based in Detroit, Michigan that released veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow as part of their roster moves.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Graham Glasgow (Social Media)

What’s next

The Lions will need to find a replacement for Graham Glasgow on their offensive line, either through the draft, free agency, or promoting from within their roster.

The takeaway

The release of Graham Glasgow is a sign of the Lions' continued efforts to reshape their roster and manage their salary cap as they look to build a contending team in the NFC.