Nov 23, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver
Calvin Johnson(81) during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 34-9. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
We are heading into a big week for the Detroit Lions. With free agency set to kick off, what are the five burning questions the Lions need to answer?
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According to Over The Cap, the Lions have $17.01 million in cap space available. Just about every dollar will be needed for them to retain their key free agents, and that’s before they can think of building on the roster.
The Lions currently have 17 free agents. Top of the list? Ndamukong Suh–we will discuss the situation in regards to him a little later.
Obviously, Suh has dominated the headlines and speculation this offseason for the Lions. Behind him are a number of talented players they will be hoping to bring back to Detroit. Among them are defensive tackles Nick Fairley and C.J. Mosley, cornerback Rashean Mathis and guard Rob Sims.
So, what are the five free-agency questions the Lions need to answer?
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