When the numbers came in for Levi Onwuzurike’s re-signing with the Detroit Lions, it was shocking to some. A one-year, $5.5 million deal seemed low for a young defensive tackle who appeared to put a major injury behind him and was just hitting its stride.
Now the details of Onwuzurike’s contract are out (on OverTheCap), and as it usually goes, the deal is actually even smaller than originally reported. In reality, Onwuzurike’s contract is a one-year, $4 million deal with a maximum value of $5.5 million. Let’s break down the numbers and examine what it means for Detroit and Onwuzurike.