The Detroit Lions' Salary Cap: Not Quite Scrooge McDuck Swimming in Money, But Comfortable Enough
Let's face it, friends, the Detroit Lions haven't exactly been synonymous with "championship contenders" in recent years. But hey, at least they've got one thing going for them: a decent amount of spending money! That's right, we're talking about the salary cap, the magic number that determines how much a team can shell out for its players.
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| What is The Detroit Lions Salary Cap |
So, How Much Cash Are We Talking About?
As of July 2024, the Lions are sitting on a cool $34,586,715 according to
Offense vs Defense: Who Gets the Bigger Slice of the Pie?
The Lions, ever the sharers (or maybe it's just because Matthew Stafford isn't there anymore to swallow up all the cap space), have a pretty even split between offense and defense. The skill players on offense get $134,165,829 to run around and catch passes, while the defenders get $84,085,388 to, well, defend. Let's just hope they can tackle better than they answer trivia questions about the Great Lakes.
But Wait, There's More! (The Not-So-Fun Part)
Now, before you start envisioning a team stacked with superstars, there's a bit of a hitch: dead money. This is the unfortunate reality of players who are no longer with the team, but the Lions are still on the hook for their salaries. In 2024, that dead money number sits at $25,240,339. Ouch. That's like accidentally paying for a gym membership you never use...except way, way more expensive.
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Still, with over $34 million in cap space, the Lions have some wiggle room. Whether they use it wisely or decide to invest in a giant foam mitten hand for the stadium remains to be seen.
FAQs: Detroit Lions Salary Cap Edition
How to know how much cap space the Lions have left?
Check out websites like
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How is the salary cap determined?
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The NFL sets the salary cap each year based on league revenue. It's basically a big pot of money that gets split up amongst all the teams.
How can the Lions free up more cap space?
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They can restructure contracts (fancy talk for spreading out the money owed to a player over more years), cut players, or trade players for draft picks.
Should I spend my life savings on a Barry Sanders jersey in hopes of a championship run?
Maybe hold off on selling that kidney. But hey, the jersey's a classic!
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Will the Lions ever win the Super Bowl?
That, my friend, is the million dollar question (or should we say, the $34 million question?). Only time will tell.
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