The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year contract extension worth $212 million, making him the highest-paid player in franchise history. Goff’s extension comes after a successful season in which he led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years and a trip to the NFC Championship game.
The team views Goff as their quarterback of the future and has shown their support by giving him a lucrative contract. Goff has expressed his desire to remain in Detroit long-term. This offseason, the Lions have also signed extensions with offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, making them the highest-paid players at their respective positions.
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.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 13, 2024
Goff now goes from former No. 1 overall pick to highest-paid Lion in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/FKlQuGDf8M
The Lions have made several moves to solidify their roster, including trading for Goff in a deal that sent Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams. Goff has had a career renaissance since joining the Lions, performing at a high level with 59 touchdown passes and leading the team to multiple playoff victories.
The Lions have a strong depth chart at the quarterback position with Hendon Hooker and Nate Sudfeld behind Goff. The Lions have made a commitment to Goff and other key players this offseason, signing them to long-term contracts and solidifying the team’s future.
rare that a trade works out this well for both players traded
2021 Rams trade Jared Goff for Matthew Stafford
Stafford was off 3 straight losing seasons in DET (3-12-1, 3-13-1 and 5-11)
very next season?
Stafford leads the Rams to a Super Bowl
and in 2022 Stafford signed a… https://t.co/kdHqvL4Zer— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) May 13, 2024
The Detroit Lions have secured a significant deal by signing quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year contract extension worth $212 million, with an impressive $170 million fully guaranteed. Goff’s new average annual value (AAV) of $53 million makes him the second highest-paid quarterback in the NFL, trailing only Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals.
In 2023, Goff had a career year, completing 67.3% of his passes for 4,575 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. The Lions clinched their first division title since 1993 and their first playoff win since 1991, setting franchise records along the way.
It’s fascinating how Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford have maintained such eerily similar numbers since their 2021 trade.
Let’s break it down:
– Wins: Both quarterbacks have secured 24 regular-season wins.
– Completion Percentage: Goff and Stafford share a 66% completion rate.
– Turnovers: They’ve each committed exactly 41 turnovers.
– Success Rate: Again, a tie at 46% success rate.
– Passing Touchdowns: Goff has a slight edge with 78 passing touchdowns compared to Stafford’s 75.
– Sacks Taken: Goff and Stafford are neck-and-neck, with Goff taking 89 sacks and Stafford taking 88.
– First Downs per Attempt: Identical at 35.2%.
– Yards After Catch (YAC) per Completion: Both quarterbacks average 5.5 YAC per completion.
It’s like they’ve been mirroring each other on the field.
Fans reacted as follows:
Now all that remains for the trade to be truly equal is a Super Bowl victory for Goff and the Lions to match the one Stafford and the Rams won in 2022.
