94-game Detroit Lions veteran accepts contract restructure to remain at Ford Field for the 2025 season.

Under the restructured agreement, Raymond accepted a reduction in overall earnings while securing a pay bump in 2025 and a significant increase in guaranteed money. The Lions, in turn, gained salary cap flexibility, particularly for 2026.

The new contract structure includes adjustments to several financial components. The Lions added a $1.5 million prorated restructure bonus, increased his game bonuses by $260,000, and raised his workout bonus by $110,000. Additionally, they pulled the $1.55 million voided year cap charge from 2026 into 2025. These changes created $3.42 million in new financial commitments.

To balance the restructuring, Raymond’s base salary was lowered from $4.35 million to $1.83 million, freeing up $2.52 million. He also accepted a $900,000 pay cut to help even out the deal.

For Raymond, the main incentive was a doubling of his guaranteed money, which improves his chances of making the active roster. His new guaranteed earnings include a $1.5 million restructure bonus, a fully guaranteed $1.83 million base salary, and previously guaranteed amounts from his signing bonus and voided year, bringing his total guarantees to $6.43 million.

From the Lions’ standpoint, the restructuring shifts $1.55 million from the 2026 cap to 2025 while also factoring in Raymond’s pay cut and adjusted game bonuses, resulting in a net $500,000 addition to the 2025 cap. Ultimately, while the move adds a small cap hit for this year, it clears significant space for 2026 and ensures Raymond receives the full value of his contract.