Looking at the cap numbers it would be very surprising if Trey Flowers returns. The cap is set at $208M. Currently the lions have $41M in cap space, minus $8M in dead cap and that leaves $33M.
A post June 1 cut saves the lions $10M in cap space, with would then give them a total of $43 million. They could wait until post June 1, which would give the lions an additional $6M. But I’m guessing they would do flowers right and cut him early.
I assume Harris and Walker will get new contracts. Goff is for sure back for next year, then his dead cap starting is 2023 becomes much more manageable. But I’d assume he will be around for 22 and 23.
Overall the lions are good shape with the cap this year and heading into 23. Let’s see what the FA signings look like, that will show what Holmes is trying to do. He could sign a speedy WR and LB and then head into the draft getting an edge rusher and another WR. Suddenly the lions are looking decent in hear 2 of the rebuild.