The Detroit Lions have finalized their 2025 salary cap, which now stands at $306,476,025. This figure includes various adjustments, providing the team with approximately $64 million in available cap space.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Lions’ 2025 salary cap:
- Base Salary Cap: $279.2 million (set by the NFL)
- Salary Cap Rollover: $23,638,725 (carryover from 2024)
- End of Season Adjustments: $3,637,300 (credit for overpaying in 2024)
The total salary cap is calculated by adding the base salary cap, rollover amount, and end-of-season adjustments.
Total Salary Cap: $306,476,025
The available cap space is determined by subtracting the team’s current salary cap commitments from the total salary cap.
Available Cap Space: approximately $64 million
With this increased cap space, the Lions have more flexibility to:
- Sign free agents
- Extend contracts for current players
- Make trades
- Strengthen their roster for the upcoming season