The Detroit Lions have reportedly agreed to a $212 million extension with quarterback Jared Goff, making him the highest-paid player in franchise history and the second highest-paid quarterback in the NFL.
Detroit Lions fans erupted in chants of Jared Goff's name during the 2024 NFL Draft, recognizing the imminent need for his contract extension. On Monday, those chants became a reality as the Lions and Goff agreed to a massive four-year, $212 million extension, reportedly with $170 million guaranteed.
The deal cements Goff's status as the Lions' franchise quarterback, a role he has earned after leading the team to a historic season that culminated in an NFC Championship Game appearance. Goff's $53 million annual salary makes him the second highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, trailing only Cincinnati Bengals signal-caller Joe Burrow.
Goff's extension joins those of top receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and right tackle Penei Sewell, who also received long-term deals this offseason. St. Brown's four-year, $120.1 million contract is the second-most for an NFL receiver behind Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown, while Sewell's four-year, $112 million deal reflects his value.
The Lions' front office and head coach Dan Campbell have worked diligently to assemble a roster capable of sustained success, and Goff has been a key component of that vision. After the Lions traded veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams, Goff arrived in Detroit with a 3-10-1 record.
However, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, transformed the Lions' defense, and the team improved significantly in 2023, finishing with a 9-8 record. Further reinforcements arrived in the 2023 NFL Draft, including dynamic running back Jahmyr Gibbs and tight end Sam LaPorta.
In 2024, Goff had his best season as a Lion, throwing for 4,575 yards and 30 touchdowns, leading the team to a 12-5 record and the NFC North title. The Lions believe Goff is the right man to lead their offense for years to come.
Goff, who will turn 30 in his ninth NFL season in 2024, has proven to be the quarterback the Lions hoped he would be when they traded Stafford. He has won 21 games over the last two seasons, the most in franchise history in any two-year span.
With Goff's contract extension, the Lions can now focus on defending their NFC North title in what is expected to be a competitive division next season. With no other major contract issues heading into training camp, the Lions and Goff can concentrate solely on their goal.
