Detroit Lions face salary cap compliance deadline ahead of regular season

The Detroit Lions are navigating potential salary cap constraints as the NFL transitions to regular season accounting on Monday. During the offseason, only the top 51 contracts count against the cap, but the move to a 53-man roster requires all active contracts, practice squad salaries, and dead money to be included. Projections from Over The Cap suggest the team could be approximately $3 million over the limit once the accounting switch occurs. To achieve compliance, the organization may restructure existing contracts for players such as Jared Goff, Penei Sewell, or Amon-Ra St. Brown. Management also remains in the process of finalizing the team's financial standing, which includes potential developments regarding the contract of Terrion Arnold. The Lions are expected to reach compliance before the Week 1 deadline.

• 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Detroit Lions may be over the salary cap by next week