Where Detroit Lions rank in NFL offseason spending

Mike Moraitis

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The Detroit Lions entered the 2024 offseason with a solid roster, thus they didn't have to do a ton in free agency. As a result, they are not among the biggest spenders of the offseason.

Per Spotrac, which tracked money spent on both free-agent signings and extensions, the Lions have doled out $96.7 million in total contract value this offseason, the ninth-lowest total in the NFL.

However, it's worth noting that it appears Spotrac includes tight end Brock Wright's restricted free-agent tender ($2.985 million), which has since been replaced by a three-year, $12 million deal after Detroit matched the offer sheet Wright signed with the 49ers.

Even with that added, the Lions' rankings does not change.

There is a possibility the Lions dish out more money this offseason, though, as Detroit has some players who could get an extension in due time, like wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, right tackle Penei Sewell, cornerback Carlton Davis and defensive lineman Alim McNeill, for example.

As far as cap space is concerned, the Lions are sitting with $27.9 million in top-51 cap space, the eighth-most in the NFL.

Mike Moraitis

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.