The Detroit Lions are gearing up for an active offseason with free agency approaching in early March. General Manager Brad Holmes has effectively managed the salary cap, allowing the team to pursue impactful signings. With a reasonable amount of dead money on the books, Detroit is set to leverage their ample cap space to strengthen their roster.

Currently, the Lions hold $6,681,976 in dead money, mainly due to the release of cornerback Cam Sutton last offseason. Sutton's grievance with the league caused additional cap impact, but the Lions still have an estimated $46,534,933 in cap space for the 2025 season. As they prepare for free agency, the team's core, established through a successful draft strategy, remains intact, allowing them to focus on adding complementary talent.