Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph, a third-year All-Pro who led the NFL in interceptions last season, became the highest-paid safety in league history on Wednesday.
Kerby Joseph delivered on his promises, and has been rewarded by the team that made him a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 24-year-old signed a four-year, $86 million contract extension to remain with the Detroit Lions through the 2029 season.
Following Rod Wood's comments about extensions, the Detroit Lions signed Kerby Joseph to a four-year, $86 million extension one day before the 2025 NFL Draft.
During draft week a year ago, the Lions finalized extensions with tackle Penei Sewell and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. During draft week this year, the Lions have finalized an extension with safety Kerby Joseph.
Just before last year’s draft, the Lions secured their future by signing both offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to long-term extensions. This year, they’ve decided to do the same.
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One top NFL defender is being rewarded handsomely for his elite 2024 season. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Wednesday that the Detroit Lions have agreed to an enormous new contract with star safety Kerby Joseph.
The Detroit Lions and Kerby Joseph have agreed on a four-year, $86 million contract extension that will make him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions have agreed to their first big extension of the offseason. Over the past few months, there have been two big names fans have been waiting for the team to extend.
Before this offseason ends, the Detroit Lions are going to have some important contact decisions they need to make. They may have even made one earlier than necessary if they really are looking to trade Jameson Williams this offseason.
The Detroit Lions are in a pretty good cap space spot right now, but they're likely on the verge of completing a couple of massive extensions for Kerby Joseph and Aidan Hutchinson.
Brad Holmes has built a strong nucleus in Detroit, consisting of a variety of impact players drafted by the organization. Holmes’ drafting prowess was arguably best demonstrated during his inaugural draft as Lions GM in 2021.
We are just days away from the 2025 NFL Draft, and we'll soon find out what the Detroit Lions plan to do after months of scouting. The Lions could be doing something very big before that, and it could be an extension for All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph.
The Detroit Lions have one of the league's best safeties eligible for a contract extension this offseason. Kerby Joseph, who led the NFL in interceptions with nine last season, has one year remaining on his rookie deal.
The Lions hit on two defensive playmakers in the 2022 draft, selecting edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson with the second overall pick and safety Kerby Joseph in the third round.
Heading into the 2024 season, Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph declared a goal to lead the NFL in interceptions. Then he went out and did it, picking off nine passes to lead the league.
Kerby Joseph led the NFL with nine interceptions last season. He was a First Team All-Pro, but also a notable and egregious Pro Bowl snub. He had the appropriate response to the popularity contest Pro Bowl voting is, with eyes on bigger things that matter more.