Lions News: Jared Goff Expected To Recieve Astonishing Contract Extention From Detroit.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff could be next in line to sign a mega contract. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are reportedly ready to commit to Goff long-term and strike a mega deal with the three-time Pro Bowler.
Fowler reported on SportsCenter on Sunday.
“The Lions are on record that Jared Goff, signing him to an extension, is a ‘high priority’ so they are working on this,” Fowler said. “The feeling around the league from the people I’ve talked to is that Goff will be the next quarterback to score that megadeal. You’ve got Tua Tagovailoa in Miami, Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville, and some others like maybe Dak Prescott down the road but Goff and the Lions seem to be the closest. Nothing is imminent right now but they insist this is something they’ve been talking about, and the Lions are committed to keeping their core together. Amon-Ra St. Brown kept
him on a huge four-year deal, and right tackle Penei Sewell four-year deal, so Goff could be the next with a four-year deal. The market is pretty clear, though. You’re looking at $50-plus million for a lot of these quarterbacks per year. We’ll see how far the Lions are willing to go.”
The former No. 1 overall pick in 2016 could see a significant flow of cash come his way. Although he is not on the tier of quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, and Jalen Hurts, who are making more than $50 million per season, the Lions want to keep him and think highly of him.
The 29-year-old quarterback is set to make $22.3 million in base salary next season. According to Spotrac, his total cash earnings rank him as 17th among quarterbacks. Goff is behind guys like Derek Carr, Deshaun Watson, and Kirk Cousins.
