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How Much Salary Cap Space Could Lions Save If Taylor Decker Retired?
- If Taylor Decker retires, the Lions would gain about $11.6 million in salary cap space this offseason.
- Decker’s retirement would remove his $14.9 million salary from Detroit’s books.
- Decker would still be owed a prorated $9 million signing bonus if he retires.
- A $1.5 million roster bonus would also be due on March 15 if Decker walks away.
- Current Lions cap space stands at about $3.9 million, per Spotrac.
- Brad Holmes says the team would not rush moves if a retirement occurs.
- Holmes referenced lessons from Frank Ragnow’s retirement in planning current moves.
- Manuel development was discussed as a potential future option at tackle.
- The analysis connects Decker’s decision to the Lions’ off-season strategy and cap planning.
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