Detroit Lions Cut Starting Offensive Lineman Graham Glasgow After Seven Seasons

The Detroit Lions have parted ways with veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, a move that will save the team $5.5 million in salary cap space. Glasgow, 33, spent seven seasons with Detroit and posted an emotional farewell message on social media thanking the city and fans.

Detroit Lions management decided Monday to part ways with veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, ending his seven-year tenure with the franchise.

The decision will provide Detroit with $5.5 million in salary cap relief, coming on the same day the organization traded running back David Montgomery to Houston.

Glasgow, who became a cornerstone of Detroit’s offensive line throughout his time there, shared an emotional goodbye message on social media following his departure.

“I’m grateful for the 7 years I’ve spent as a Detroit Lion,” he wrote. “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.”

The veteran lineman continued his heartfelt message, reflecting on his entire experience with the organization.

“Whether the times were good or bad, I’m proud of the time that I was able to spend here. Detroit and being a Lion has had a huge impact on making me into the man that I am today, and because of that, it will always hold a special place in my heart,” Glasgow added.

He concluded by expressing his continued support for his former team and teammates.

“I wish the Lions, especially my former teammates, nothing but the best. I will always be a fan of the guys who I took the field with, and I’ll always be a fan of the team that changed my life. Thank you!”

At 33 years old, Glasgow now faces the choice of either hanging up his cleats or seeking opportunities with another NFL franchise.

Detroit selected Glasgow in the third round of the 2016 draft, and he immediately established himself as a reliable starter, playing both guard and center positions. After his initial four-year stint with the Lions, he joined Denver as a free agent in 2020, spending three seasons with the Broncos before rejoining Detroit in 2023 as the team was building momentum as an NFC contender.

Throughout his NFL career, Glasgow has participated in 147 games with 136 starts to his credit. Last season demonstrated his discipline, as he was flagged for only two penalties across 895 total snaps, including 872 on offense.