The Detroit Lions quarterback, Jared Goff, is entering the final year of his contract with the team. Meanwhile, Jeremy Flower of ESPN suggested that Goff, who led the Lions to their first division title since 1993 last season, is poised for a significant payday, with talks of a long-term extension in the works.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Flower, Goff is expected to command an impressive salary ranging between $45 and $50 million per year.
The 29-year-old is currently set to earn a base salary of $22.3 million in the final year of his current deal. Nevertheless, his impending free agency in 2025 adds urgency to contract negotiations amid the team’s tricky scenario and TE Brock Wright’s tricky scenario.
With time still on their side, the Lions are expected to engage in discussions with Goff’s representatives to finalize a lucrative contract extension. While the exact terms are yet to be confirmed, given Goff’s integral role in the Lions’ recent success and his potential for continued growth, it’s unlikely that the organization will entertain the idea of parting ways with him.
Seemingly, he has experienced a career resurgence since joining the Lions, urging the star quarterback label his Lions stint as an exceptional one throughout his career.
Jared Goff views his Lions Trade as a career-defining moment
Jared Goff has experienced a career resurgence since joining the Lions. After enduring a rollercoaster journey with the Los Angeles Rams following his selection as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft, he found himself in Detroit via a trade in 2021, where he has truly thrived.
Since having his luck set in Detroit, Goff sees the trade as a life savior for his career, which he shared recently during his appearance on the Trading Cards podcast.
“In hindsight, (being traded to Detroit) was the greatest thing that ever happened to me, for my career and my development as a human,” he said, per NFL.com.
Since donning the Lions jersey, the signal-caller has not only helped fans move on from the departure of Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles but has also revitalized the team’s prospects. With his stellar performances, he has played a pivotal role in transforming the Lions into formidable contenders within the NFC.
