March 2017 - Detroit Lions Wiretap

Matthew Stafford Agrees To Five-Year, $135M Extension With Lions

Aug 30, 2017 8:45 AM

Matthew Stafford has agreed upon a five-year contract extension worth $135 million with the Detroit Lions to become the highest paid player in NFL history.

The deal puts Stafford ahead of the $25 million annually earned by Derek Carr.

Stafford made $110,778,969 in his first eight seasons with the Lions, according to Spotrac, and was due another $16.5 million in cash for this season before signing the extension. 

Stafford has already become a top-50 quarterback, statistically, in NFL history, ranking No. 39 in completions, No. 47 in attempts, No. 44 in yards, No. 49 in touchdowns and No. 23 in passer rating.

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Tags: Detroit Lions, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Calvin Johnson Spending Time With Dolphins Receivers

Aug 8, 2017 9:39 AM

Calvin Johnson remains around the NFL despite announcing his retirement from football before the 2016 season.

Johnson is in Miami this week to spend "a little bit" of time with the Dolphins wide receivers, according to Adam Gase. He played for Dolphins wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson with the Detroit Lions.

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Tags: Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Misc Rumor

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Matthew Stafford Hasn't Set Deadline For Contract Talks

Aug 9, 2017 9:49 AM

Matthew Stafford hasn't set a deadline on contract talks with the Detroit Lions.

Players often set the start of the season as a deadline in order to focus on what happens on the field.

"As far as the deadline goes, it's something I'll talk to my agent about," the quarterback said. "I'm not worried about it at the moment. The contract, it's really not too difficult for me to not think about. The only time I really talk about it is with [the media]. Guys in the locker room know it's all about football. They've all been through these situations before. I'm just trying to do everything I possibly can to be as good a football player as I can be and lead our team."

Lions general manager Bob Quinn said over the weekend that "there's a long way to go" before the two sides strike a deal.

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Tags: Detroit Lions, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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