The contract details are officially out for new Detroit Lions nose tackle Roy Lopez. According to Over The Cap, Lopez’s deal is for one year at $3.5 million, fully guaranteed.
Breaking Down Roy Lopez’s Contract
Base Salary: $1.33 million
Signing Bonus: $2 million
Roster Bonus: Up to $170,000 ($10K per game)
Cap Hit: $3.49 million
Contract Notes (Via Spotrac)
$3.33M guaranteed (signing bonus + 2025 salary)
Per Game Active Bonus: $10,000 ($170,000, guaranteed for injury)
Incentives: $1.15M
What This Means for Detroit’s Defensive Line
The 28-year-old Lopez is likely to share substantial snaps with veteran starter DJ Reader, providing the Lions with a fresher, younger rotation at nose tackle.
Unfortunately, this development isn’t great news for former third-round pick Brodric Martin, who has struggled to secure consistent playing time on defense.