Per 3downnation, these are our free agents ... basically everyone but Zach, Vaval, Peterson, Clercius, Randolph, Wallace, Pokey Wilson, MCI, Allen, T. Jones, and Leroux the longsnapper.  

Quarterback

Chris Streveler (A)

Running back

Brady Oliveira (N)

Receiver

Kody Case (A)
Nic Demski (N)
Dillon Mitchell (A)
Dalton Schoen (A)
Jerreth Sterns (A)
Keric Wheatfall (A)

OL

Stanley Bryant (A)
Tui Eli (N)
Chris Kolankowski (N)
Eric Lofton (A)
Patrick Neufeld (N)

Defensive line

Willie Jefferson (A)
Cameron Lawson (N)
Tanner Schmekel (N)
Jake Thomas (N)
James Vaughters (A)
Jamal Woods (A)

Linebacker

Tanner Cadwallader (N)
Shayne Gauthier (N)
Kyrie Wilson (A)

Defensive back

Terrell Bonds (A)
Michael Griffin II (A)
Nick Hallett (N)
Evan Holm (A)
Demerio Houston (A)
Redha Kramdi (N)
Enock Makonzo (N)
Deatrick Nichols (A)
Jamal Parker (A)

Specialist

Sergio Castillo (A)
Jamieson Sheahan (G)

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11 hours ago, TBURGESS said:

Hard money or total contract. It doesn't matter. Both tell the same story.

Money is the discussion.

What is inconsequential is who could take his place, but Adams and Faj-JJ were both available in 2025, would have cost half the money, and played significantly better. This year the pickings are slim, but that doesn't mean that Collaros is being paid properly

12 hours ago, TBURGESS said:

Hard money or total contract. It doesn't matter. Both tell the same story.

Money is the discussion.

What is inconsequential is who could take his place, but Adams and Faj-JJ were both available in 2025, would have cost half the money, and played significantly better. This year the pickings are slim, but that doesn't mean that Collaros is being paid properly.

No, only one tells the story of whether, or by how much a player might be over paid in comparison to his peers. TOTAL salary. Any comparison of partial salary attained thru Hard money vs bonuses does not and cannot tell that tale. Using it out of context is either the author of the post not using logic, or the author of a post hoping that the lack of logic is overlooked.

If, as you say, both tell the same tale then post up total salary amounts as they are required to prove your point.

Nathan Rourke, B.C. Lions (N)
Hard money: $624,200
Maximum value: $624,200

Chad Kelly, Toronto Argonauts (A)
Hard money: $615,000
Maximum value: $615,000

Zach Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $600,000
Maximum value: $600,000
Vernon Adams Jr., Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $465,000
Maximum value: $465,000
Trevor Harris, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $399,700
Maximum value: $453,700
Dru Brown, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $354,700
Maximum value: $390,700
Bo Levi Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $323,800
Maximum value: $374,800
Davis Alexander, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $258,000
Maximum value: $336,000

Tre Ford, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $257,000
Maximum value: $367,000
Cody Fajardo, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $180,000
Maximum value: $262,000

Tells the same story. Takes longer to source.

6 hours ago, TBURGESS said:

Nathan Rourke, B.C. Lions (N)
Hard money: $624,200
Maximum value: $624,200

Chad Kelly, Toronto Argonauts (A)
Hard money: $615,000
Maximum value: $615,000

Zach Collaros, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $600,000
Maximum value: $600,000
Vernon Adams Jr., Calgary Stampeders (A)

Hard money: $465,000
Maximum value: $465,000
Trevor Harris, Saskatchewan Roughriders (A)

Hard money: $399,700
Maximum value: $453,700
Dru Brown, Ottawa Redblacks (A)

Hard money: $354,700
Maximum value: $390,700
Bo Levi Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats (A)

Hard money: $323,800
Maximum value: $374,800
Davis Alexander, Montreal Alouettes (A)

Hard money: $258,000
Maximum value: $336,000

Tre Ford, Edmonton Elks (N)

Hard money: $257,000
Maximum value: $367,000
Cody Fajardo, Edmonton Elks (A)

Hard money: $180,000
Maximum value: $262,000

Tells the same story. Takes longer to source.

Trevor Harris contract for 2026 is $455,000 in hard money according to 3DN for 2026 with $509,300 in maximum value. Since you're so hung up on money, at least be accurate with your post.

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Detroit Lions On SI

Detroit Lions Winners and Losers Through 24 Hours of Free...

Who benefits most from Lions' recent moves in free agency?

With the lions locking up their lt spot, gio manu is going into a make or break camp.

The odds are long and against him, before the draft no less. They could well draft an ol project. He needs to have an extremely good camp, it may well be an extended try out for other nfl teams if their ol stays health.

OT Gio Manu

“Manu is entering a massive third NFL season, and his path to a starting spot may have gotten steeper with the addition of Borom. Penei Sewell will anchor one side of the offensive line, and it could be either the left or right side with Taylor Decker being released.

Now, with the addition of Borom, Manu has more competition to work with. He missed significant time last season with a knee injury after making his first career start, which cost him valuable practice reps that could've aided his development.

The Lions had previously discussed the potential of Manu playing guard last offseason. With the team also adding Mays and Scruggs and already having two starting guards returning, Manu may not even have a clear path to playing time should he ultimately slide inside. He needs to have a strong training camp.”

2 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Detroit Lions On SI

Detroit Lions Winners and Losers Through 24 Hours of Free...

Who benefits most from Lions' recent moves in free agency?

With the lions locking up their lt spot, gio manu is going into a make or break camp.

The odds are long and against him, before the draft no less. They could well draft an ol project. He needs to have an extremely good camp, it may well be an extended try out for other nfl teams if their ol stays health.

OT Gio Manu

“Manu is entering a massive third NFL season, and his path to a starting spot may have gotten steeper with the addition of Borom. Penei Sewell will anchor one side of the offensive line, and it could be either the left or right side with Taylor Decker being released.

Now, with the addition of Borom, Manu has more competition to work with. He missed significant time last season with a knee injury after making his first career start, which cost him valuable practice reps that could've aided his development.

The Lions had previously discussed the potential of Manu playing guard last offseason. With the team also adding Mays and Scruggs and already having two starting guards returning, Manu may not even have a clear path to playing time should he ultimately slide inside. He needs to have a strong training camp.”

Wouldn't that be something if he was cut loose & we signed him? Don't overpay, though.😏

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB Chase Artopoeus retires from CFL

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Chase Artopoeus has retired after one season in the Canadian Football League. The 25-year-old passer spent the 2025 season

Wow... Interesting. So the 3 spot wide open for all those new kids and the UFL star...

9 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Wouldn't that be something if he was cut loose & we signed him? Don't overpay, though.😏

I think I'd rather have him come in next year with the embarrassment of wealth we have on the ol right now.

4 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Wow... Interesting. So the 3 spot wide open for all those new kids and the UFL star...

It's a strange time for him to retire as well. You'd hope from a team standpoint that a guy would make it clear before FA starts.

I would be surprised if that doesn't accelerate us bringing in another arm now. Maybe 2.

Any QB scraps to pick up?

13 minutes ago, BBlink said:

Any QB scraps to pick up?

MBT really....maybe some other random 3rd stringer from a squad last year that hasn't been picked up

Weird timing by Chase.

On Manu, if he gets cut in camp, I bet he tries to latch on elsewhere before looking at the CFL.

32 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

I think I'd rather have him come in next year with the embarrassment of wealth we have on the ol right now.

It's a strange time for him to retire as well. You'd hope from a team standpoint that a guy would make it clear before FA starts.

I would be surprised if that doesn't accelerate us bringing in another arm now. Maybe 2.

Maybe he finally got the message that he would never have a chance to unseat Collaros.

24 minutes ago, BBlink said:

Any QB scraps to pick up?

As per the cfl.ca free agent tracker :

• MBT

• Caleb Evans

• Shea Patterson

• Tyrie Adams

• Logan Bonner

• Masoli

12 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Weird timing by Chase.

On Manu, if he gets cut in camp, I bet he tries to latch on elsewhere before looking at the CFL.

He will most certainly get a few looks from other NFL teams if he's cut. I think as of last week, Bengals had like 3 OL on the roster lol.

10 minutes ago, Brandon said:

As per the cfl.ca free agent tracker :

• MBT

• Caleb Evans

• Shea Patterson

• Tyrie Adams

• Logan Bonner

• Masoli

Tyrie Adams would be the only one I'd kick tires on....pre-injury actually was showing serious potential...2 yrs removed from it now, he could be a under radar kinda signing....and has some experience playing, and looked decent in his start... albeit minimal but he knows a heck a lot more than a fresh faced rookie to the league...and for a QB his age is right in the area where they either figure it out and get pretty good, so a real no risk situation there

1 minute ago, Bigblue204 said:

He will most certainly get a few looks from other NFL teams if he's cut. I think as of last week, Bengals had like 3 OL on the roster lol.

Thing is, cutting at the end of camp is a lot harder to get on with a team like that. Especially with very few nfl snaps. I wonder if the lions look to flip him for a late pick, or as a part of a pick swap.

14 minutes ago, Brandon said:

As per the cfl.ca free agent tracker :

• MBT

• Caleb Evans

• Shea Patterson

• Tyrie Adams

• Logan Bonner

• Masoli

It's an ugly list. Masoli would be a great guy to have around, if he never had to see the field.

1 minute ago, Booch said:

Tyrie Adams would be the only one I'd kick tires on....pre-injury actually was showing serious potential...2 yrs removed from it now, he could be a under radar kinda signing....and has some experience playing, and looked decent in his start... albeit minimal but he knows a heck a lot more than a fresh faced rookie to the league...and for a QB his age is right in the area where they either figure it out and get pretty good, so a real no risk situation there

Tyrie would be a solid pick up. Evans would be servicable for camp.

At this point I expect the fa pick up qb to be an ugly move. Unless we manage to work some strange trade before the draft.

I'd say you could do a lot worse than having Masoli as a vet backup. He'd be the poor man's Collaros at this point given he can't run much anymore. But theoretically our line would do a lot better to protect both of them.

Masoli looked cooked 2 years ago. Dude was deep fried last season. No interest there. Better sign a vet crappy old backup cuz a dude mainly on the pr last year retired. Why. Now is time to start developing our future QB and we can develop another for another team. Ppl go on about there are no future QBs, and that’s cuz teams bring in washed up vets to take spots of guys who could have potential to be more than just a washed up vet. It’s time to develop a qb and that means letting him play when Zach can’t go. There is no future with Masoli or mbt. I’m not even sure they are stop gaps or band aid solutions even anymore.

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Masoli wouldn't be my choice but if someone had to come in off the bench and run a CFL offense I think I he could still make plays. But given we still have Wilson I don't think it's that critical.

I agree with Tyree Adams being the better fit at this time. If only just to bring him as a camp arm and see if he's recovered.

I might have interest in Masoli as a qb coach. I don’t think as a player. I think he’s cooked beyond cooked as a player.

34 minutes ago, Booch said:

Tyrie Adams would be the only one I'd kick tires on....pre-injury actually was showing serious potential...2 yrs removed from it now, he could be a under radar kinda signing....and has some experience playing, and looked decent in his start... albeit minimal but he knows a heck a lot more than a fresh faced rookie to the league...and for a QB his age is right in the area where they either figure it out and get pretty good, so a real no risk situation there

Adams and Evans are the only two that make sense really. Decent enough with some potential to unlock still.

Ya my initial thought on Masoli is the exact same as wbbfan... Love him "around" but not sure if ever want to see him on the field. He's been cooked and done for years now... But I love who he was back in the day and feel like maybe he has something to teach younger QBs. I don't remember Tyrie at all... But honestly at this point I think they're letting Wilson and the UFL guy battle it out for 2.