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NFL Analyst Explains Why Jack Campbell Benefitted From Lions Decision
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NFL Analyst Explains Why Jack Campbell Benefitted From Lions Decision

Detroit Lions On SI·John Maakaron·28 days ago
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When the Detroit Lions made the decision to decline the fifth-year option on linebacker Jack Campbell, many pundits took to social media to share why off-ball linebackers must be categorized differently than edge rushers in the compensation formula. Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer recently shared why nothing should change at all, as the talented linebacker is now afforded an opportunity to land a massive contract, which could even be market-setting, from the Lions or another team. Had the team exorcised Campbell's fifth-year option, he would have earned nearly $22 milion guaranteed in 2027. Breer notes that center Tyler Linderbaum also benefitted from the center position being lumped into all offensive linemen in the formula. As Breer explained, "The result for Linderbaum was that the Ravens couldn’t tag him this year for the same reason they couldn’t pick up his option last year, and as result he blew up the market at his position with the three-year, $81 million deal he signed with the Raiders.…

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