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Swanson

“I decided to retire from the game of football,” Swanson announced in an Instagram post. His full statement can be viewed in the link below. Overshadowed by concussion issues the past two seasons, the former third-round pick finishes his career after five years played between the Lions and Dolphins.

Swanson was a 14-game starter last season, but the Lions brought in stiff competition in the form of third-round pick Graham Glasgow. The rookie was expected to push Swanson right out of the gate, but Glasgow has been working with the third-team offense. Perhaps that changes in training camp, but as of now Swanson appears to be the favorite to start.

It comes out of nowhere after Swanson played all 70 snaps in last week’s win. The Lions will likely move Graham Glasgow inside if Swanson is held out, with Laken Tomlinson starting at guard.

He’ll miss his second straight game. Graham Glasgow will make another start against the Giants.

Swanson has missed the last two games in the concussion protocol. Graham Glasgow will continue to start in his place.

Swanson was able to practice last week, but he ended up missing the season finale, his fourth miss in a row. The practices are at least a step in the right direction, however, and gives him a shot to suit up this week. The Lions play the Seahawks on Saturday night.

Swanson has been enjoying a bounce-back year after a dreadful 2015 season. The Lions will turn to third-round rookie Graham Glasgow at center.

It was a limited session, but it tentatively puts Swanson on track to play in the NFC North championship game on Sunday night. With Swanson likely back, Graham Glasgow should swing back out to left guard.

Swanson got in a limited week of practice, but it is unclear if he has completed the concussion protocol. Rookie Graham Glasgow has been filling in at center. If Swanson is able to return, Glasgow will likely switch back over to left guard, sending Laken Tomlinson to the bench.

Swanson has been practicing the last two weeks but will miss his fifth straight game. Graham Glasgow will continue to start, with Laken Tomlinson remaining at guard.