NFL Contracts: Examining 10 Major Extensions Across the League

In recent months, NFL teams have been active in securing their star players with lucrative contract extensions. Let’s delve into 10 significant extensions that have shaped the league since early April.

Jared Goff signed a four-year, $212 million deal with the Detroit Lions, making him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks. Goff, initially part of the trade that sent Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams, showcased his talent by ranking sixth in PFF passing grade last season.

Christian McCaffrey secured a two-year, $38 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers. He has excelled in his versatile role, leading all running backs with a remarkable 92.5 PFF grade over the last two seasons.

The Minnesota Vikings rewarded Justin Jefferson with a four-year, $140 million contract. Despite injuries limiting him to 10 games last season, Jefferson has consistently delivered impressive performances with PFF overall grades above 90.0 throughout his NFL career.

Amon-Ra St. Brown inked a three-year, $72.8 million extension with the Houston Texans after demonstrating elite skills. His outstanding 91.3 PFF receiving grade in 2023 ranked him among the top wide receivers in the league.

Devonta Smith, a key player for the Philadelphia Eagles, signed a three-year, $75 million deal. Smith has displayed consistent performance, maintaining an average yards per route run of 1.91 and earning solid PFF grades each season.

Jaylen Waddle received a three-year, $84.8 million extension from the Miami Dolphins. Forming a dynamic duo with Tua Tagovailoa, Waddle impressed with a 90.6 PFF receiving grade last season and continues to elevate his production.

Penei Sewell, the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, landed a four-year, $112 million extension with the Detroit Lions. Sewell’s exceptional blocking skills have made him a standout player, excelling in both pass protection and run blocking.

Christian Barmore’s impressive performance earned him a four-year, $84 million extension with the New England Patriots. Barmore, a second-round draft pick in 2021, has shown significant improvement, particularly in pass-rushing, garnering attention as one of the top interior defenders in the league.