Lions dead money
The Detroit Lions have about $34.1M in dead money in 2026, 19th most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
- Dead money
- $34.1M
- Rank in the NFL
- 19th most of 32
- Share of the cap
- 11.3%
Who the Lions are still paying
| Player | Dead money |
|---|---|
| Taylor Decker | $9.4M |
| David Montgomery | $4.9M |
| D.J. Reader | $3.7M |
| Frank Ragnow | $3.6M |
| Graham Glasgow | $2.9M |
The five biggest dead-money charges are PlainStats' latest team figures as of 2026-10-22 and can change as contracts are re-sourced.
Quick answers
How much dead money do the Lions have?
The Detroit Lions have about $34.1M in dead money in 2026, 19th most in the NFL, as of 2026-10-22.
What is dead money in the NFL?
Dead money is cap space used by players a team cut or traded. It is mostly bonus money that had not been counted yet when the player left.
Why do the Lions have dead money?
Dead money builds up when a team releases or trades a player before his contract ends. The Lions still owe bonus money and guaranteed salary tied to the players listed here.