The Detroit Lions just got some great news that could make this offseason even more exciting. The NFL has projected the 2025 salary cap to be somewhere between $277.5 million and $281.5 million—higher than most people expected. While it’s not official yet, the league wouldn’t throw out these numbers if they weren’t pretty close to the final figure.
For the Lions, this means more financial flexibility as they try to build on last season’s success. Right now, Over The Cap estimates Detroit has about $51.85 million in cap space, ranking 10th in the NFL. That gives GM Brad Holmes some serious wiggle room to lock in key players and maybe even make a blockbuster move or two.
One of the biggest priorities will be extensions for All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph and star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson. Depending on how much unused cap space the team rolls over from last year, they could have even more money to work with. And let’s not forget the rumors swirling around a possible trade for Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett. A move like that would be a big swing, but the Lions are better positioned than most teams to make it happen.
The NFL Combine is coming up next week, and free agency isn’t far behind. With the extra cap space, Detroit is in a prime position to make some key moves and continue their climb as a legit Super Bowl contender. Buckle up, Lions fans—this offseason could get wild!
Lions & NFL Teams Get Major Boost with Expected Salary Cap Jump
