As we approach the start of NFL free agency, the Detroit Lions are already starting to clear some cap for some extra spending money. On Friday, they released defensive lineman Michael Brockers, who would have cost the Lions around $14 million toward the cap in 2023 had they kept him in, but by releasing him, they are set to save $10 million, with nearly $4 million still counting against the cap.
We could see some similar moves coming up soon with other potential cap casualties like offensive tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai or edge rushers Romeo Okwara and Charles Harris.