Lions of Detroit: NT Details of Roy Lopez’s contract were made public.
At nose tackle, the Detroit Lions are undoubtedly investing.
Brady, W.G. March 17, 2025
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Lions of Detroit: NT Details of Roy Lopez’s contract were made public.
Roy Lopez, the new nose tackle for the Detroit Lions, has officially released the terms of his deal. Lopez has a one-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $3.5 million, according to Over The Cap.
Dissolving Roy Lopez’s base pay under contract is $1.33 million.
Bonus for signing: $2 million
Up to $170,000 in roster bonuses ($10,000 each game)
Maximum Amount: $3.49 million
Notes on Contracts (via Spotrac)
$3.33 million (signing bonus plus 2025 salary) is assured.
Active Bonus Each Game: $10,000 ($170,000, injury guaranteed)
Rewards: $1.15 million
What This Signifies for the Defensive Line in Detroit
The Lions will have a younger, fresher nose tackle rotation with Lopez, 28, who is expected to play a lot of snaps with veteran starter DJ Reader.
The Ezoic
For Brodric Martin, a former third-round choice who has had difficulty obtaining regular playing time on defense, this development is regrettably bad news.