Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension in November 2024, three years after his trade from the Rams. The Lions cannot cut Goff at a financial gain until 2026, per Over The Cap. A post-June 1 designation then would save $35 million with $34.6 million in dead money.
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The Detroit Lions lost quarterback Jared Goff to an injury for a drive in the NFC divisional ... If the Lions win, they will host the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams, who play Sunday.
Jared Goff will need to be at his very best on Saturday night as he hopes to lead the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions to a win over a determined Washington Commanders side. The Lions host the Divisional Round matchup with a spot at the NFC Championship Game against either the Philadelphia Eagles or the Los Angeles Rams at stake.
Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford will be forever linked. Both are former first-round picks in the NFL draft, played for the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams, and are Pro Bowlers.
After winning five nail-biters in a row, the Washington Commanders advanced to the NFC championship game comfortably because their defense got five turnovers and their offense never gave the ball away.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Dan Campbell have been named finalists for MVP and Coach of the Year, respectively.
Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Saquon Barkley are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards.
During the Washington Commanders ' 45-31 win against the Detroit Lions in the NFC divisional round, Jared Goff was injured during Quan Martin's interception return for a touchdown.
The Commanders are now focused on building off the memorable year they had with rookie Jayden Daniels after their NFC championship game loss to the Eagles.
Championship Sunday is upon us as the Buffalo Bills visit the Kansas City Chiefs, who are hosting their seventh AFC Championship Game in eight years. Conversely, in an NFC East showdown, the Washington Commanders take on the Philadelphia Eagles,
Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. Barkley, Burrow and Jackson also are finalists for Offensive Player of the Year and Burrow is also in the running for Comeback Player of the Year.