Detroit Lions: 5 offseason needs in 2020

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Graham Glasgow #60 of the Detroit Lions looks on during warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3. Re-sign RG Graham Glasgow

He’s been one of the steadiest and most versatile of the Detroit Lions’ offensive linemen the past four seasons. Graham Glasgow has seen starting action at both guard and center during his stay in the Motor City. In 2016, the former University of Michigan product was a third-round selection by the organization and the 6-foot-6, 310-pound performers has rewarded the franchise with reliable play.

But now Glasgow will see his rookie contract expire on March 18. And if the Lions don’t opt to get a deal done with the quality blocker before then, the talented performer will be able to test free agency. Via Spotrac (as of February 22), the franchise has more than $48 million of cap room to play with (although that doesn’t yet include the recent news of wide receiver Danny Amendola returning to the team via a one-year deal).

And yes, the club has a few other quality performers who could move on, including defensive tackles A’Shawn Robinson and Mike Daniels and punter Sam Martin – to name a few.

As for Glasgow, he ranks as the No. 12 guard in the league via the fine folks at Pro Football Focus (subscription required). He comes off a season in which he started all 15 games he played in and earned his highest grade to date by the service.

This is a team that has rebuilt its offensive front primarily through the draft in recent years, including first-round picks such as tackle Taylor Decker (2016) and center Frank Ragnow (2018). Perhaps the smart move would to not to let Glasgow hit the open market.

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