Lions agree to terms with 2nd-round pick Tate Ratledge
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Detroit still has $48 million in cap space, so they have the money to sign Smith, whose asking price in a contract with the Lions may have just been revealed. Von Miller recently signed with the Washington Commanders, and the details of the eight-time Pro Bowl edge rusher's deal were revealed on Saturday.
The Detroit Lions now have a new market to compare to when it comes to the value of defensive end contracts. On Thursday, reports surfaced that the Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive end TJ Watt have agreed on a contract that will make him the new highest-paid non-quarterback in the entire NFL.
The Detroit Lions need Aidan Hutchison more than Hutchinson needs them, and that's getting more apparent by the day.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson has just received a contract update after T.J. Watt's record-breaking deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.