The Detroit Lions are preparing for a significant reshuffle on their offensive line ahead of a crucial matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday at Ford Field. Center Graham Glasgow has been sidelined for two consecutive practices due to a knee injury and is officially listed as questionable for the game.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed uncertainty regarding Glasgow”s availability, mentioning that backup options include Kingsley Eguakun and Michael Niese. The team is also keeping a close eye on left guard Christian Mahogany, who is hoping to return from a broken fibula, and Trystan Colon, who is dealing with a wrist injury.
In addition to Glasgow, left tackle Taylor Decker and cornerback Amik Robertson were also listed as questionable following Friday”s practice. Decker has missed several practices this season due to a persistent shoulder issue but has still participated in 12 of the Lions” 14 games.
When asked about the center position if Glasgow is unable to play, Campbell stated, “We”ll see.” Colon, who has started four games this season primarily at left guard, has been practicing despite his wrist issue. Kayode Awosika, another guard who has made four starts, is also recovering. Recently, rookie Miles Frazier has stepped in on the interior line, occasionally rotating with Colon at left guard.
“We”ve obviously worked Colon, because he”s been there. I know he”s got the wrist, but he was out there working with it yesterday, just trying to get Graham off his feet,” Campbell noted. “But I mean, we”ve worked Niese, we”ve worked Kingsley, we”ve kind of just hit all-around, and we”re rolling the guards, too. So it”s really been a little bit of a revolving door, trying to get a number of guys ready, because there”s a lot of flex going into this game.”
Regarding Mahogany”s condition, Campbell said he would have more clarity following Friday”s practice. “Yesterday, I thought he looked pretty good. Wasn”t perfect, but I thought he looked pretty good. Some of it”s going to be — I know he”s a little sore today, and how he feels in today”s practice, that”s what a lot of it”s gonna come down to,” he explained.
In the latest practice report, the Lions were also without Decker and starting safety Kerby Joseph, who is out with a knee injury. Joseph”s absence adds to the challenges the Lions face as they approach this pivotal game.
