The Detroit Lions continue to solidify their star-studded offense with Amon-Ra St. Brown the latest player to secure a long-term deal to remain with the organization.
On Wednesday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport confirmed the 24-year-old California native had agreed to a four-year deal that will be worth more than $120 million. St. Brown is also set to receive $77 million of that amount as a guarantee.
The lucrative contract will make Amon-Ra St. Brown the highest paid wide receiver in the league, per Bleacher Reports, overtaking the Miami Dolphins Tyreek Hill.
Amon-Ra St. Brown secures a MASSIVE bag 💰
Lions WR's 4-year, $120M+ extension makes him the highest-paid WR in the NFL, per @RapSheet pic.twitter.com/se281BTFjc
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 24, 2024
St. Brown was a standout player at the University of Southern California and was eventually picked up in the fourth round of the draft by the Lions. The decision seems to have paid off for Detroit with the speedy receiver evolving into one of the league’s premier players.
After an exceptional 2023 season, St. Brown was rewarded for his hard and productivity on the field. He led the Lions offense in receiving yard (1515), yard per reception (12.7) and receptions (119). He finished with 10 touchdowns to lead al receivers (tied with tight end Sam LaPorta) and contributed with 24 rushing yards as well.
The Lions finished second in the NFL in 2023 in passing yards per game (258.9), fifth in points per game (27.1) and third in total yards (6712). A big part of that was due to St. Brown and the organization will hope he can continue to have in the same impact in the coming years.
