Evaluating Detroit Lions’ 2024 Positional Spending.
Where the Lions stack up in spending at each position.
The Detroit Lions have been active participants throughout the NFL offseason, adding a plethora of talent to their roster.
Focusing primarily on the defensive side of the ball, the Lions have added several starting caliber defenders through either free agency or trades. Bringing in players like Carlton Davis, DJ Reader and Kevin Zeitler have given the team several veterans capable of being big-time contributors.
The Lions have utilized plenty of their available cap space, but also have the opportunity to add more talent ahead of the season.
Here is a breakdown of the Lions’ positional spending as it stands heading into 2024, along with a breakdown of where each ranks amongst the entire league according to Spotrac.
Offense
Quarterback: $34.6 million (9th in NFL)
Running back: $14.9 million (5th in NFL)
Wide receiver: $17.8 million (26th in NFL)
Tight end: $6.2 million (25th in NFL)
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Offensive line: $55 million (7th in NFL)
Total: $124.9 million (17th in NFL)
The Lions currently rank ninth in spending at the quarterback position, but that number could increase next season. Jared Goff is extension eligible this offseason and could ink a big deal to remain the team’s quarterback of the future.
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With the quarterback market being what it is, Goff could surpass $50 million annually. This increase in spending will also likely take place at wide receiver, where Amon-Ra St. Brown is reportedly in talks to sign an extension worth north of $20 million a year.
The offensive line is another area where the Lions will have to pony up. The group ranks seventh currently, but Penei Sewell is eligible for an extension that could reset the tackle market. The Lions do have the ability to push his negotiations back a year by picking up his fifth-year option this offseason.
Taylor Decker is entering a contract year and could get another extension to remain a Lion ahead of his ninth NFL season.
