With next month's free agency period rapidly approaching, the Detroit Lions are creating a significant chunk of cap space by releasing veteran defensive lineman Michael Brockers. A source familiar with the decision confirmed the impending transaction with the Detroit News Thursday evening.
The widely anticipated move clears $10 million off Detroit's books ahead of free agency, giving the team more than $20 million to work with to re-sign or add players to the roster in March.
Brockers came to Detroit via a trade with the Los Angeles Rams shortly after the team hired Brad Holmes to serve as general manager during the 2021 offseason.