The Detroit Lions may be preparing for significant changes along the offensive line this offseason, and veteran lineman Graham Glasgow could be among the notable casualties.

According to Over the Cap, Glasgow has been named one of the top 100 potential cut candidates entering the 2026 NFL offseason, raising questions about whether he will finish the three-year deal he signed just two years ago.

Why Graham Glasgow Is a Potential Cut Candidate

Over the Cap emphasized that appearing on the list does not guarantee a player will be released, noting that several factors influence contract decisions, including injuries, performance decline, positional depth, and overall roster construction.

The criteria used to compile the list included:

A minimum of $4 million in cash due for 2026

A negative contract fate greater than 50%

Ranking among the 100 worst Over the Cap valuations above a median starter

Glasgow met all three benchmarks.

Graham Glasgow’s Role With the Lions

Glasgow started 14 games during the 2025 season and has been a long-time fixture in Detroit, appearing in 103 games across seven seasons with the franchise. He will turn 34 years old in July.

The Lions originally selected Glasgow in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, where he immediately became a starter at left guard. Throughout his career, he has played all three interior offensive line positions, though guard has remained his primary role.

Detroit signed Glasgow to a three-year, $20 million contract in 2024, following a strong return season after his release from the Denver Broncos, where he had previously signed a four-year, $44 million deal.

Center Experiment After Frank Ragnow’s Retirement

Following the retirement of All-Pro center Frank Ragnow after the 2024 season, the Lions shifted Glasgow to center in 2025. The move proved challenging, as Detroit struggled to replicate the interior dominance that helped fuel back-to-back division titles.

Meanwhile, the Lions also experienced a drop-off at guard after sliding Glasgow out of his natural position.

Detroit could choose to acquire a new center and move Glasgow back to guard. However, a full reset along the interior offensive line—combined with added cap flexibility—may be a more attractive option.

According to Spotrac, releasing Glasgow would save the Lions approximately $5.56 million in salary cap space.

More Offensive Line Changes on the Horizon?

Glasgow may not be the only veteran lineman on the chopping block.

ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz has predicted that the Lions could also release left tackle Taylor Decker, provided he does not retire.

“Decker will be 33 next season and has dealt with shoulder injuries,” Schatz wrote. “Through Week 17 of 2025, he ranked 43rd out of 70 tackles in pass block win rate and 61st in run block win rate.”

Decker carries a $21.3 million cap hit in 2026, with that number increasing in 2027. Cutting him would free up roughly $11.9 million, making him a more significant cap-saving option than Glasgow.

Will the Lions Keep Their Veteran Core?

If Detroit were to part ways with both Decker and Glasgow, it would represent a major overhaul of the offensive line—one that could sacrifice experience for flexibility and youth.

While the Lions’ offensive front underperformed in 2025, the team must weigh whether moving on from seasoned veterans is worth the risk.

Notably, Decker was not included on Over the Cap’s list of potential cut candidates, leaving Glasgow as the more immediate name to monitor.

As the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be on whether either veteran lineman remains in Detroit for the 2026 campaign.