Who are the 20 players who will count the most against the salary cap for the Detroit Lions in 2023?
Salary cap commitment is not the same as salary. Things like prorated bonuses, signing bonuses and incentive clauses mean the cap obligation is often quite different from the amount the player will actually earn in a season.
Here are the top 20 salary cap commitments for the Detroit Lions in 2023.
Jared Goff - $30.975 million
Feb 2, 2023; Henderson, NV, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws during the Pro Bowl Skills competition at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Taylor Decker - $19.35 million
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 08: Taylor Decker #68 of the Detroit Lions greets fans after defeating the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Frank Ragnow - $16.45 million
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Aidan Hutchinson - $8.117 million
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Penei Sewell - $6.572 million
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Tracy Walker - $6.322 million
Lions safety Tracy Walker III talks with reporters after OTAs on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Allen Park.
Romeo Okwara - $5.647 million
(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Charles Harris - $5.165 million
Detroit Lions linebacker Charles Harris (53) stands on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Halapoulivaati Vaitai - $5.053
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson - $4.5 million
Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2) warms up during minicamp at Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Emmanuel Moseley - $4.294 million
Oct 9, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Kalif Raymond - $4.05 million
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Jameson Williams - $3.969 million
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams walks off the field after practice during minicamp at Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Josh Reynolds - $3.929 million
Dec 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) catches the ball for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Cam Sutton - $3.28 million
Detroit Lions cornerbacks Cameron Sutton (1) and Will Harris (25) practice during minicamp at Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Jonah Jackson - $3.255 million
Detroit Lions guard Jonah Jackson (73) warms up before an NFL football game (AP Photo/Justin Berl)
David Montgomery - $2.846 million
Lions running back David Montgomery goes through drills during OTAs on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Allen Park.
Graham Glasgow - $2.68 million
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Graham Glasgow #60 of the Detroit Lions looks on during warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Jack Campbell - $2.677 million
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell goes through drills during Rookie Minicamp Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Jason Cabinda - $2.512 million
Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda runs the ball during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, June 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
All cap figures are from Over the Cap. Rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs has not officially signed yet.
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