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What Jared Goff's contract restructure means for his future with Detroit Lions

Jared Goff should have two seasons to prove he is a quarterback the Detroit Lions can build around.

The Lions strengthened their commitment to Goff on Wednesday by doing a simple contract restructure. ESPN reported the Lions converted $20 million of Goff's $25.65 million base salary this fall into a signing bonus.

That moves frees up $15 million in present day cap space — the $20 million bonus is prorated for cap purposes over the four years left on Goff's contract — and gives the Lions enough room to sign their draft class and handle any moves that might arise during the season.