The Lions must address a razor-thin defensive front-seven. They’ll likely ask OLB DeAndre Levy to take a pay cut, as his $8.225 million cap hit isn’t justified by his 265 combined snaps in 2015 and 2016. They’ll also need a solution at right tackle if Riley Reiff isn’t resigned.
Salary cap room
Biggest needs
- Defensive lineman
- Linebacker
- Cornerback
- Offensive tackle
Notable free agents
- Larry Warford, OG, 82.0 overall grade in 2016
- Riley Reiff, OT, 67.5
- Anquan Boldin, WR, 72.