When the Detroit Lions acquired Jared Goff in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams after the 2021 season, it was unclear whether they viewed the former No. 1 overall draft pick as a fill-in quarterback or potential franchise guy.
Three years later, we certainly know what Goff has become for the Lions: a franchise cornerstone. And Detroit is paying Goff accordingly.
The Lions and Goff have agreed to a 4-year, $212 million contract extension that includes $170 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Another done deal in Detroit: Lions are signing QB Jared Goff to a four-year, $212 million contract extension that includes $170 million guaranteed, sources tell ESPN.
Goff now goes from former No. 1 overall pick to highest-paid Lion in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/FKlQuGDf8M
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 13, 2024
The deal makes Goff the highest-paid Lions player ever. It also makes Goff the second-highest paid player in the NFL on a per-year basis at $53 million.
Highest paid QBs in the NFL on a per-year basis:
🏈Joe Burrow: $55M
🏈Jared Goff: $53M
🏈Justin Herbert: $52.5M
🏈Lamar Jackson: $52M
🏈Jalen Hurts: $51M https://t.co/dyicylwWu7— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 13, 2024
It’s hard to say that Goff doesn’t deserve the deal.
After a shaky first season in Detroit, Goff has played excellent football and helped the Lions become a force in the NFC. He has passed for 59 touchdowns against just 19 interceptions over the last two seasons. The Lions went 12-5 last year, won the division and reached the conference championship game.
This offseason, the Lions signed Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell to contract extensions. Now they have also locked up Goff, which really ensures the team’s offensive core will remain intact.
