What happened: Duren agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year contract worth $200 million, ending the late-September impasse over his next deal. The agreement keeps the center in Detroit after he stayed away from media day and the opening of camp.

Why it matters: The deal closes a standoff that had already pulled Duren out of camp and removes one of the biggest unresolved roster issues heading into the 2026 season. It also shifts attention from contract terms back to how quickly both sides move past a tense week.

What to watch: Watch for Duren's return to camp and the first public comments on when he rejoins full team work. The immediate follow-up is whether the new deal fully settles the friction from the holdout.