The Detroit Lions are bringing back starting right guard Graham Glasgow on a significant three-year deal
The Detroit Lions have made their first (internal) splash of free agency. According to a report from Adam Schefter, the Lions are signing Graham Glasgow to a three-year, $20 million deal.
The move comes as no real surprise. Glasgow was fantastic last season upon his return to Detroit and there was mutual interest in running it back . Though originally signed as depth, Glasgow competed hard at the right guard spot, so that when Halapoulivaati Vaitai suffered a season-ending back injury, the veteran guard stepped in and performed at a high level. Per PFF, Graham’s final grade of 74.9 ranked eighth among all NFL guards.
Glasgow doesn’t just give the Lions a starter at right guard, but he gives them peace of mind at center, as well. With Frank Ragnow constantly fighting through injury, Glasgow offers a wealth of experience at the center position in case of emergency.
With Glasgow now re-signed, focus turns to starting left guard Jonah Jackson, who is set to become a free agent. Jackson represents a much more difficult decision for Detroit, as he’s expected to garner a contract worth upwards of $16 million a year.
But for now, the Lions will return at least four of their five starting offensive linemen in 2024, and that’s a huge deal considering how strong—and important—that unit was last season.
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