The Facts: Detroit has locked up its franchise quarterback. The Lions and Stafford have agreed to a five-year contract extension to make him the highest-paid player in the league.
Diehards Line:
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the full deal is worth $135 million. To little surprise, it eclipses the $25 million-per-year average in new money given last month to Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. ... We'll follow up as further details come to light.