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Lions Restructure Michael Brockers' Contract

Detroit Lions add salary-cap space by renegotiating the contract of Michael Brockers.
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Lions Restructure Michael Brockers' Contract
Lions Restructure Michael Brockers' Contract

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The Detroit Lions continue to add a small amount of salary-cap space to their coffers. 

On Tuesday, it was reported that veteran defensive lineman Michael Brockers has had his NFL contract restructured. 

According to ESPN, the Lions converted $4 million of his salary into a signing bonus for $2 million. 

This season, Brockers will now count $6.975 million against the cap. 

Unfortunately, kicking the can down the road means he would count $13.975 million against the cap in 2023. 

Cutting him after this season would add an additional $2 million in dead-cap costs, making it more costly to move on from him, if his struggles continue on the field.

Brockers was traded to Detroit, after spending the first nine seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Rams (2012-20). 

The 31-year-old lineman was selected by the Rams in the first round (No. 14) of the 2012 NFL Draft, out of LSU.

Brockers did not agree to have his Rams salary of $6.5 million reduced by 50 percent, especially after he had a productive season the year prior. 

He was eventually dealt to Detroit for a 2023 seventh-round draft pick.

Detroit general manager Brad Holmes gave the veteran a new deal immediately. 

Brockers' new deal included $11 million in guaranteed monies. 

"I’d say this about Brockers," head coach Dan Campbell said about acquiring the veteran last year. "He’s probably one of the few in this league that can wield the hammer of 'Thor'. So, we’re real excited about that."

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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