Joining the other members of Detroit’s 2026 NFL Draft class, the Detroit Lions inked defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard to a rookie contract.
Gill-Howard agreed to a four-year, $4.6 million contract with the Lions, including a fully-guaranteed $263,288 signing bonus with an average annual salary of $1.16 million.
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In 2026, Gill-Howard carries a cap hit of $950,822, per Spotrac.
Gill-Howard tallied 13 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and six quarterback hurries in his abbreviated action in 2025 with the Texas Tech Red Raiders that prematurely ended due to a season-ending ankle injury that required surgery.
The 6-foot, 280-pound defensive tackle will certainly bring much-needed depth
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