The Detroit Lions’ joint practice with the Houston Texans took an unfortunate turn on Thursday when starting center Graham Glasgow left the field late with a lower-leg injury.
Glasgow, a veteran leader on Detroit’s offensive line, was quickly evaluated by trainers before exiting practice. Rookie Kingsley Eguakun reportedly stepped in to handle snaps for the remainder of the session, keeping the offense moving but leaving plenty of uncertainty about the veteran’s status moving forward.
The injury comes at a critical time for the Lions, who are adjusting to life without longtime center Frank Ragnow, who retired earlier this offseason. Glasgow had been penciled in as the anchor in the middle, sliding back into a role he had previously handled earlier in his Detroit career.
While the severity of the injury is still unclear, losing Glasgow for any extended period would be a major concern for a Lions team that leans heavily on its offensive line to set the tone. For now, Detroit will monitor the situation closely as they continue preparations for the upcoming season.