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All Lions: How Brad Holmes Could Create Additional Cap Space

The Detroit Lions currently have $22.7 million in salary-cap space ahead of free agency.

John Maakaron

The Detroit Lions have approximately $22.7 million in projected salary-cap space heading into free agency. 

As a reminder, general manager Brad Holmes and the front office will need to allocate $10-$11 million for contracts allotted for their 2022 draft picks. 

Here is a list of players Chris Burke of The Athletic recently targeted and the salary-cap savings the Lions could gain by moving on from such individuals.  

  • Jared Goff  -- $650,000 saved ($16.2 million if traded before March 19)
  • Trey Flowers -- $10.4 million saved ($12 million if traded)
  • Michael Brockers -- $1 million saved ($5 million if traded)
  • Halapoulivaati Vaitai -- $3.5 million saved
  • Jamaal Williams -- $3 million saved ($4 million if traded)
  • Will Harris -- $2.5 million saved
  • Amani Oruwariye -- $2.5 million saved
  • Austin Bryant -- $965,000 saved

Here is a collection of other Detroit Lions and NFC North news from Tuesday, February 22:  

  • Lions ream reporter Tim Twentyman caught up with LB Josh Woods, who just re-signed with the team. 
  • Defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant no longer appears to be in the running to become the New Orleans Saints' next defensive coordinator. Jeff Risdon of USA Today's LionsWire has that report. 
  • It is not likely the team will use the franchise tag on any members of the current roster. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press explores why using the tag this year is unlikely. 
  • Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told Pat McAfee he still has not decided upon his future with the team. 
  • Cornerback Jeff Okudah posted on his Instagram page video of his workout, while recovering from a torn Achilles. 

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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