The Detroit Lions have signed 11 players to futures contracts in preparation for the 2025 season.

These contracts are given to players not on a team’s active roster at the end of the season, allowing them to secure a spot for the upcoming year.

They don’t count against the salary cap until the new league year begins, but they guarantee a place on the offseason roster.

These players will have the chance to compete for roster spots during the offseason and training camp.

Here are the players who were signed to futures contracts:

Abraham Beauplan
Kingsley Egwaku
Jake Fromm
Daron Gilbert
Erick Hallett
Jamarco Jones
Tom Kennedy
Chris Smith
Loren Strickland
Stantley Thomas-Oliver
Isaac Ukwu

This move highlights the Lions’ focus on building depth and evaluating talent to strengthen their roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. It’s a strategic step towards ensuring long-term team success.