Jared Goff's career turnaround has been one of the more compelling stories in the NFL in recent years.
Once a salary dump in the Matthew Stafford trade from the Los Angeles Rams, Goff has become a key part of the Detroit Lions' success. His performance has earned him a substantial contract, keeping him with the Lions for the foreseeable future.
Goff’s deal is one of several significant quarterback contracts signed across the league in recent seasons. At one point, his career seemed to be heading in the wrong direction, but he has turned it around, earning a place among the NFL’s top-paid quarterbacks.
Here’s a look at Goff’s latest contract and how it stacks up across the league.
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Jared Goff contract details
Jared Goff signed a four-year deal worth $212 million with the Detroit Lions in the 2024 offseason, though the contract officially begins with the 2025 season. The deal averages $53 million per year, though the structure of the contract isn’t evenly distributed.
As part of the agreement, Goff received over $113 million guaranteed at signing, including a $73 million signing bonus, and more than $170 million guaranteed overall. The contract also makes him the highest-paid player in Lions history.
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Jared Goff career earnings
According to Spotrac, Jared Goff has earned over $259 million in his career to date, including the 2025 season.
Goff has signed three major contracts during his career: a $27.9 million rookie deal with the Rams, which included a $22.8 million team option; a four-year, $134 million contract with the Rams; and a four-year, $212 million deal with the Detroit Lions.
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Highest-paid NFL QBs in 2025
Rank Player Team Contract length Contract Value AAV
1. Dak Prescott Cowboys 4 $240 million $60 million
T-2. Josh Allen Bills 6 $330 million $55 million
T-2. Joe Burrow Bengals 5 $275 million $55 million
T-2. Trevor Lawrence Jaguars 5 $275 million $55 million
T-2. Jordan Love Packers 4 $220 million $55 million
6. Tua Tagovailoa Dolphins 4 $212.4 million $53.1 million
T-7. Jared Goff Lions 4 $212 million $53 million
T-7. Brock Purdy 49ers 5 $265 million $53 million
9. Justin Herbery Chargers 5 $262.5 million $52.5 million
10. Lamar Jackson Ravens 5 $260 million $52 million
11. Jalen Hurts Eagles 5 $255 million $51 million
12. Kyler Murray Cardinals 5 $230.5 million $46.1 million
13. Deshaun Watson Browns 5 $230 million $46.1 million
T-14. Patrick Mahomes Chiefs 10 $450 million $45 million
T-14. Kirk Cousins Falcons 4 $180 million $45 million
16. Matthew Stafford Rams 2 $84 million $42 million
Goff is the seventh-highest paid quarterback in the NFL by AAV and 14th-highest paid by overall value. By signing a four-year deal instead of a five-year deal, Goff earns more on a yearly basis and is set up for another contract earlier rather than later.