What happened: The rookie-scale agreement is valued at $155 million over five years. The contract includes no options as Detroit handles a major piece of its offseason business ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Detroit keeps a young core player off the path to restricted free agency with a long-term deal before camp. The agreement also lands in the same offseason as Amen Thompson's five-year, $208 million extension, giving the brothers $363 million in combined new contracts.

What to watch: The next marker is formal execution of the contract before training camp opens.