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Lions create more than $35 million in cap space with restructurings
The moves give Detroit flexibility for in-season additions and leave it with the NFL’s second-most cap room, according to reports.
- On Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, the Detroit Lions restructured contracts for wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell, clearing more than $35 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season.
- Facing a Monday deadline to reach salary cap compliance before the regular season begins, the Lions needed to secure financial flexibility to operate during the 2026 campaign.
- The front office converted $26 million of St. Brown's salary and $18.6 million of Sewell's salary into bonuses, reducing their current cap hits by $20.8 million and $18.9 million respectively while adding future obligations.
- These adjustments leave the Lions with $38 million in available cap room, the second-most in the NFL, providing general manager Brad Holmes resources to navigate the 2026 campaign flexibly.
- With the roster finalized, the Lions turn their attention to Sunday, when they open their season against the New Orleans Saints seeking a strong start to the campaign.
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The Detroit Lions restructured the contracts of wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and left tackle Penei Sewell and created $35.68 million in cap space, multiple outlets reported Saturday.The Lions now rank second in the league in available cap space at a...
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