Detroit’s All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has issued an ultimatum to the Lions: Pay him $100 million guaranteed by July 24, or he’ll boycott training camp. St. Brown, who racked up 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023, is entering the final year of his rookie deal. His agent blasted the Lions’ front office for “dragging their feet,” adding, “Amon-Ra isn’t playing another snap without security.”
The Lions, already $12 million over the cap, would need to restructure contracts or cut key defenders like Alex Anzalone to afford St. Brown’s demand. Rivals like the Bears and Panthers are reportedly preparing massive offers if talks collapse. Fans are rallying behind the 24-year-old star, flooding social media with #PayTheSunGod. “He’s the heartbeat of this team. Letting him walk would be criminal,” one fan tweeted. Head coach Dan Campbell, known for his “kneecap-biting” ethos, now faces a critical test: Can he balance loyalty and business