底特律狮子队切断了Za'Darius Smith的防守 以节省资金 尽管有充足的上限空间 Detroit Lions cut defensive end Za'Darius Smith to save money, despite having ample cap space.

底特律狮子为了节省钱 释放了Za'Darius Smith的防守线 尽管有超过4200万美元的上限空间 The Detroit Lions released defensive end Za'Darius Smith to save money, despite having over $42 million in cap space. 这一行动在两年内节省了团队1100万美元。 The move saves the team $11 million over two years. Brad Holmes指出,财政拮据是其原因,而是侧重于延长年轻球员的合同。 GM Brad Holmes cited financial constraints as the reason, focusing instead on extending contracts for younger players. Smith的获释受到球迷的批评, 他们认为球队可以留住他。 Smith's release has been met with criticism from fans who believe the team could have managed to keep him.