In the days leading up to the start of the new league year, the Detroit Lions aggressively cleared cap space by releasing several high-priced veterans.
The team has subsequently been methodical with its spending in the early stages of free agency, largely searching for bargains to pair with the aggressive re-signing of defensive end Romeo Okwara.
A handful of those contracts have been filed with the league in recent days. Here's how each will impact the salary cap this year and beyond.
Let's start with Okwara, who had reportedly signed a three-year deal worth up to $39 million.