The Detroit Lions released starting offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.

The Lions are expected to save $5.5 million against the cap with the move, which came hours after they traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans.

A fixture on the Detroit offensive line during his career, Glasgow bid farewell to the Lions in a social media post.

“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.

“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.

“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!”

Glasgow, 33, could decide to retire or try to catch on with another team.

A third-round draft pick in 2016, Glasgow quickly became a starter on the Lions’ offensive line, spending time at guard and center. He played in Detroit for his first four seasons before becoming a free agent in 2020. He then spent three years with the Denver Broncos before returning to the Lions in 2023 as they were emerging as one of the NFC’s top teams.

Glasgow has appeared in 147 career games, making 136 starts. He committed just two penalties in 895 snaps (872 offensive) last season.

–Field Level Media