What happened: Detroit's 2027 arbitration picture is starting to take shape, with projected raises offering an early look at the club's payroll obligations for next season. The estimates arrive as Detroit heads into the offseason after closing its 2026 season on Sept. 28.

Why it matters: Arbitration projections help frame how much room a club may have for trades, extensions and free-agent spending before salary figures become official. That matters quickly for Detroit after a season-ending week that already brought coaching changes and other early offseason decisions.

What to watch: The next signals will be Detroit's tender decisions and any early offseason roster moves that clarify how those projected raises fit into the 2027 budget.