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.
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 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.
these Jared Goff v Matthew Stafford numbers since their trade
FREAKY
since the 2021 trade…
Goff: 24 wins
Stafford: 24 winsGoff: 66% comp %
Stafford: 66% comp %Goff: 41 turnovers
Stafford: 41 turnoversGoff: 46% success rate
Stafford: 46% success rateGoff: 78 pass TDs… https://t.co/QggyVvok6d
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) May 13, 2024
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:
cowboys fans looking at jerry pic.twitter.com/14cmbDqmZC
— Annie Agar (@AnnieAgar) May 13, 2024
“oVeRpAy” pic.twitter.com/wJYsqXRfa7
— aj 🤫 (@ajclol) May 13, 2024
Poverty franchise 😂
— Caleb Williams Fan Club (@CalebFC18) May 13, 2024
So happy for him.
He got 💩 on by so many people and fought all the way back to earn this. 💪
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) May 13, 2024
“Fantastic” is a stretch for the rams – I would argue that that was a massive overpay. You basically attached multiple first round picks to get rid of the contract of a guy who just became the second highest paid player in football. In the same offseason when the eagles got…
— Matt R (@phillyCPAmr) May 13, 2024
lions have to actually win for the trade to be a win-win, any team can load up on players
— Anwhite98 (@anwhite98) May 13, 2024
Rams won a SB and got the better QB
Rams won this trade! pic.twitter.com/JeNGpQr6HU
— Rams Guy (@RamsFan_1999) May 14, 2024
Stafford only played 8 games in 2019 and missed was 6-10 in 2018.
6-10 (2018)
3-4-1 (2019)
5-11 (2020)Post facts, not misinformation.
— x – Hinglemckringleberry (@LAR9MS) May 13, 2024
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
Dang!
that is wiiild pic.twitter.com/LpRrO8oym6
— Godfather League ♛ (@godfatherleague) May 13, 2024
Goff: 0 Super Bowls won
Stafford: 1 Super Bowl won— Winky Christ (@WinkyChrist) May 13, 2024
In your opinion
Could Goff have won a Super Bowl with the Rams?
Or did he not…. “Unlock” this part of himself until after being traded?
With LA I felt he was a robot back there with McVay in his headset. Am I wrong on that?
— John Appleton (@jaa0109) May 13, 2024
plus…. pic.twitter.com/iMS6m0ZDBe
— Mike Mortimer (@MikeMortimer) May 14, 2024
For the players that’s great. Ask the two teams which likes it better.
Super Bowl champ
Or
Very solid team with a nice Super Bowl window?
I love where the #BrandNewLions are but Rams for the chip and looking like a nice quick turnaround— Eric Thibault (@Eric_tibo) May 14, 2024
Most even trade in league history. The Rams got a championship and Detroit got a quarterback of the present and future.
How even the statistics are is astounding
— New Thing (@enuffznuff1976) May 13, 2024
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.
