As the Lions get set to report to training camp, the front office will soon be back to work cracking open the books and dusting off their accounting skills as part of the team’s eventual cutdown to 53 players. As a way to prep for camp coming up, here’s a quick rundown of each player’s base salary to also give you a sense of how the Lions structure some of their contracts. The numbers are just base salaries for the regular season, not taking into account any other bonuses. Just a straight Paragraph 5 base salary. All numbers come courtesy of Over the Cap.
Quarterback
Dec 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jared Goff – $2,611,832
Hendon Hooker – $915,000
Nate Sudfeld – $1,210,000
Running Back
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 21: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions rushes for a touchdown against Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Ford Field on January 21, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
David Montgomery – $5,250,000
Jahmyr Gibbs – $915,000
Craig Reynolds – $1,125,000
Jake Funk – $1,055,000
Zonovan Knight – $985,000
Sione Vaki – $795,000
Jermar Jefferson – $915,000
Wide Receiver
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 24: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown reception against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Amon-Ra St. Brown – $1,366,000
Jameson Williams – $1,892,436
Kalif Raymond – $1,400,000
Donovan Peoples-Jones – $1,125,000
Daurice Fountain – $1,055,000
Tre’quan Smith – $1,125,000
Tom Kennedy – $985,000
Antoine Green – $915,000
Maurice Alexander – $915,000
Jalon Calhoun – $795,000
Isaiah Williams – $795,000
Kaden Davis – $795,000
Tight End
Dec 16, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) catches the ball and avoids a tackle from Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) and scores a touchdown in the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Sam LaPorta – $1,180,273
Brock Wright – $1,055,000
Parker Hesse – $1,055,000
James Mitchell – $985,000
Shane Zylstra – $985,000
Sean McKeon – $1,125,000
Offensive Tackle
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) celebrates Lions’ 21-20 win over Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Taylor Decker – $12,950,000
Penei Sewell – $1,446,236
Dan Skipper – $1,125,000
Colby Sorsdal – $915,000
Giovanni Manu – $795,000
Connor Galvin – $795,000
Interior Offensive Line
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) and center Frank Ragnow (77) warm up before action against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.
Frank Ragnow – $7,900,000
Kevin Zeitler – $1,210,000
Graham Glasgow – $1,500,000
Netane Muti – $1,055,000
Kayode Awosika – $985,000
Matt Farniok – $985,000
Christian Mahogany – $795,000
Kingsley Eguakun – $795,000
Duke Clemens – $795,000
Bryan Hudson – $795,000
Michael Niese – $795,000
Interior Defensive Line
Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill celebrates a play against the 49ers during the second half of the Lions’ 34-31 loss in the NFC championship game in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.
D.J. Reader – $1,210,000
Alim McNeill – $3,091,000
Levi Onwuzurike – $1,671,212
Brodric Martin – $991,095
Kyle Peko – $1,210,000
Mekhi Wingo – $795,000
Chris Smith – $795,000
Defensive End
Nov 19, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) and Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright (58) chase after the loose ball late in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Aidan Hutchinson – $985,000
John Cominsky – $2,500,000
Marcus Davenport – $2,500,000
Josh Paschal – $1,308,242
Nate Lynn – $795,000
Isaac Ukwu – $795,000
Mitchell Agude – $795,000
Mathieu Betts – $795,000
Linebacker
Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone wave at fans during warmups before the NFC wild-card game at Ford Field on Sunday, Jan, 14, 2024.
Alex Anzalone – $6,000,000
Jack Campbell – $949,183
Derrick Barnes – $3,116,000
Jalen Reeves-Maybin – $1,245,000
Malcolm Rodriguez – $985,000
Ben Niemann – $1,125,000
James Houston – $915,000
DaRon Gilbert – $795,000
Cornerback
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (0) practices during rookie minicamp at Detroit Lions headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Carlton Davis – $8,000,000
Amik Robertson – $1,200,000
Terrion Arnold – $795,000
Emmanuel Moseley – $1,125,000
Ifeatu Melifonwu – $1,192,000
Khalil Dorsey – $1,055,000
Ennis Rakestraw – $795,000
Kindle Vildor – $1,125,000
Steven Gilmore – $915,000
Safety
Lions safety Brian Branch catches an interception from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the second half of the Lions’ 21-20 win on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Brian Branch – $1,114,625
Kerby Joseph – $1,138,628
C.J. Moore – $1,125,000
Chelen Garnes – $795,000
Morice Norris – $795,000
Loren Strickland – $795,000
Brandon Joseph – $795,000
Special Teams
Detroit Lions place kicker Michael Badgley (17) attempts a field goal against Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024.
K Michael Badgley – $1,125,000
K Jake Bates – $795,000
P Jack Fox – $2,975,000
LS Scott Daly – $1,055,000
LS Hogan Hatten – $795,000