The Denver Broncos agreed to terms with former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on a four-year deal on March 16. The contract could not become official until the start of the new league year on March 18.
Glasgow’s contract didn’t become official right at the start of the new league year, though.
In response to COVID-19, the NFL told teams they were not allowed to travel to players or have players visit their facilities for physical examinations. That has resulted in many free agency signings remaining unofficial even a week after the negotiating window opened.
Denver managed to have Glasgow take a physical (presumably from a doctor near him) and made the deal official on March 23. Glasgow will earn $44 million over the course of the four-year contract and $26 million is guaranteed.
It remains to be seen where Glasgow will fit on the offensive line.
Glasgow can play both guard and center — his flexibility gave him increased value during free agency. Denver lost center Connor McGovern to the Jets but that does not necessarily mean Glasgow will start at center right away.
The Broncos might have Glasgow start at right guard with a drafted rookie starting at center. Denver may also consider starting Patrick Morris or Austin Schlottmann at center. Alternatively, the Broncos could start Glasgow at center and have Elijah Wilkinson start at right guard.
Glasgow’s flexibility will give Denver options and no matter where he initially starts, that flexibility could come in handy when injuries hit.
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