Lions’ Jared Goff agrees to record-breaking extension: Winners, losers from the latest huge QB deal

The Lions continued their big offseason Monday by signing Jared Goff to a four-year, $212 million ($53 million per year) extension, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirmed. It makes Goff not only the highest-paid player in franchise history, but the second highest-paid quarterback in the NFL by average annual value, behind only Joe Burrow ($55 million per year). Goff’s deal also includes $170 million guaranteed, Jones confirms.

Goff, 29, is fresh off leading the Lions to their first NFC Championship Game since 1991 and symbolizes Detroit’s resurgence as a whole. Over the last two years, he ranks in the top 10 in several key categories.

Pass TD

59

T-3rd

Yds per att

7.6

7th

TD-Int ratio

3.1

2nd

Sack rate

4.3%

3rd

Expected points added per dropback

0.13

6th

 As with any major deal, there are ripple effects across the NFL. Here are the winners and losers from Goff cashing in.

Winner: Jared Goff

This one is obvious, and not just for the money. When the Lions dealt Matthew Stafford to the Rams in early 2021, Goff was thrown into a tough situation, and his career as a starter seemed to hang in the balance. Two seasons after leading Los Angeles to a Super Bowl appearance, he was heading to a Detroit team with a first-year head coach (Dan Campbell) and low expectations. It’s hard to remember now because Detroit and, in turn, Goff have become such feel-good stories, but 2021 was rough. The Lions went 3-13-1, and even though Goff had a solid season, things could have gone in a number of directions.

They all went in Goff’s direction. Most importantly, Detroit promoted Ben Johnson to take over for Anthony Lynn at offensive coordinator. It also got major leaps from second-year players Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell, and a talented offensive line came together. Goff delivered in a major way, earning a Pro Bowl nod.

Things could have really gone off the rails for Goff after his unceremonious LA exit. Instead,…

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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-05-14 16:23:51

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