The Detroit Lions signed offensive lineman Graham Glasgow to a three-year contract two offseasons ago. But according to Over the Cap, Glasgow might not get the opportunity to play out the deal.
Over the Cap included the veteran offensive lineman on their list of 100 possible cut candidates to begin the 2026 offseason.
“As always, it is stressed that most players on this list will likely not be cut. There are many mitigating factors as to why players show up on this list,” Over the Cap wrote. “One of course is injury, particularly to players who missed most of the season–although it can also be an aggravating factor if the team determines that injury has made the player unreliable on his contract. Quality of roster depth at the player’s position is another.
“Teams are also always willing and able to break the trends of contract fate and keep players they think will be helpful for next season’s roster.”
Over the Cap explained the three primary factors it used to build its list. First, each player had a minimum of $4 million in cash due for 2025. Secondly, the cut candidates all possessed a negative contract fate greater than 50%.
Lastly, the players were within the top 100 worst OTC valuation above median starter, which is a formula the website created.
Glasgow started 14 games for the Lions during the 2025 season. The lineman, who will turn 34 in July, has started 103 games over seven campaigns with the Lions during his career.
The Lions signed Glasgow to a 3-year, $20 million contract in 2024.
Lions’ Graham Glasgow Named Potential Cut Candidate
With the Lions losing All-Pro center Frank Ragnow to retirement after 2024, Glasgow switched to center last year. The change didn’t go well for the team.
Glasgow was far from the center Ragnow was the last few years when the Lions won back-to-back division titles. Furthermore, Detroit suffered a setback at guard with its replacement for Glasgow.
The Lions could elect to find a new center over the offseason and slide the veteran back to guard.
But starting completely fresh along the interior of the offensive line while gaining additional cap space may also be appealing. The Lions would save about $5.56 million against the salary cap with Glasgow’s release according to Spotrac.
Glasgow began his career with the Lions as a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He started immediately as a rookie at left guard.
During his first four seasons, Glasgow played all three interior offensive line positions. But he mostly played guard.
In 2020, Glasgow left to sign a 4-year, $44 million deal with the Denver Broncos. Aafter three years, the Broncos released him. The lineman then returned to Detroit on a 1-year deal.
Glasgow played so well, he earned the 3-year extension.
Major Changes Coming to Lions Offensive Line?
Glasgow isn’t the only veteran the Lions may part with along the offensive line.
ESPN’s Aaron Schatz predicted the Lions to release left tackle Taylor Decker.
“The Lions will cut left tackle Taylor Decker if he does not retire,” Schatz wrote. “He will be 33 years old next season and has had issues with shoulder injuries.
“Through Week 17 in 2025, he fell to 43rd out of 70 ranked tackles in pass block win rate, and he ranks 61st in run block win rate.”
If the Lions cut Decker and Glasgow, then they would truly be starting fresh along the offensive line.
But even though the team’s offensive front wasn’t great in 2025, the Lions might not want to lose all of that experience.
If it comes down to Decker or Glasgow, the Lions would save more cap space parting with Decker. The left tackle has about a $21.3 million cap hit for 2026 and his cap hit rises in 2027.
The Lions would save roughly $11.9 million by releasing Decker.
It will be interesting to see if either lineman is back in Detroit next season. Decker wasn’t included on Over the Cap’s list of potential cut candidates.
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