Amon-Ra St. Brown has been among the best huge receivers within the NFL over the previous three seasons, and the Lions at the moment are paying him accordingly.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media studies that Detroit has signed St. Brown to a four-year, $120 million contract extension. The deal consists of $77 million assured.
The $77 million assured cash is the very best for a large receiver in NFL historical past. Cooper Kupp set the earlier excessive mark when the Los Angeles Rams assured him $75 million as a part of his three-year, $80 million extension in 2022.
St. Brown’s new $30 million wage additionally matches Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, making the 2 the highest-paid huge receivers within the NFL by way of common annual wage.
The 24-year-old set profession highs throughout the board in his third NFL season final yr with 119 catches, 1,515 yards and 16 touchdowns. The previous fourth-round pick of USC was a first-team All-Professional final season and has made the Professional Bowl the final two years.
