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2 days ago
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A Jameson Williams Extension Would Be the Wrong Move for the Lions Right Now
A Jameson Williams Extension Would Be the Wrong Move for the Lions Right Now originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While the Detroit Lions have been reluctant to spend on additions this offseason, big money for their stars has been the expectation in 2025. Advertisement Kerby Joseph became the latest of their players to sign a hefty extension as his new deal made him the NFL's most expensive safety. Aidan Hutchinson has been expected to get a new deal of his own this offseason, but that has surprisingly not gotten done yet. Now it seems one of the other big names on the team may actually get their contract extension done before Hutchinson. Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson WilliamsKimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images During a recent appearance on the Detroit Lions Podcast, Lions reporter Jeff Risdon said that he is "very very extraordinarily confident" that a contract extension for Jameson Williams will get done soon. Williams is coming off of a great season. He made 58 catches for 1001 yards and seven touchdowns. Advertisement However, that followed a rough first couple of seasons in the NFL for Williams. He made just one catch for 41 yards in six games as a rookie. He followed that up with 24 catches for 354 yards in year two. After exercising the fifth-year option on Williams' rookie deal, he's still under contract for two more seasons. The gives the Lions time to see more out of Williams before giving him an extension rather than paying him based on one strong season. The team also has other players they need to extend who should be higher priorities. The first is Hutchinson, who is going to be expensive whenever he works out his extension with the Lions. Advertisement Then there are Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta, whose rookie deals will run out at the same time as Williams', but they've proven more in their first two seasons. Jahmyr Gibbs will also be due for an extension in an couple of years. All of these guys would be better investments than the team's WR2 who has one year of production under his belt. The other issue here is the move the Lions already made at wide receiver this offseason. If they were planning to extend Williams just a couple of months later, why did they give up so much for Isaac TeSlaa? Did they really give up three third rounders for a guy who is going to be capped at taking their WR3 role? Is it that important of a spot? Advertisement It just feels wasteful if that was what they actually had planned for TeSlaa. I still think the best move for the Lions is to get another year out of Williams, hope he plays well, then trade him next year. It's just going to be too difficult for the Lions to pay him while also holding on to all of the stars that currently make up the core of their roster. That's especially true when they just invested in a young addition to their wide receiver room. If they are set on giving Williams a long-term extension, they should be waiting to see what he accomplishes in 2025. They're probably not going to get a big discount on him because of his limited production if they get a deal done now. Advertisement The Lions are going to have to make sacrifices at some point with so many stars they want to keep under contract. Williams makes the most sense to be sacrificed and they shouldn't be rushing to get a deal done with him this offseason. Related: Jaire Alexander Shouldn't Be Anywhere Near the Lions' Radar After the Packers Released Him Related: Lions Players Had Five of the NFL's Most Popular Jerseys in Newest Sales Data This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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Lions Cornerback Hyped Up by Kerby Joseph Ahead of 2025 Season
Lions Cornerback Hyped Up by Kerby Joseph Ahead of 2025 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Detroit Lions NFL First-Team All-Pro Safety Kerby Joseph is known as one of the most instinctive and gifted secondary players in the league, a ballhawking safety who knows how to play within the confines of a defense, and freelance when needed. Advertisement On Thursday, Joseph took to his social media account to share candid thoughts on a player he believes could make a big splash in 2025-26 after he was selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. Joseph's post got 35,000 page views as fans attempted to converse with the Lions star over his latest hot take. Ennis Rakestraw watches practice on May 30 in Allen Park, Michigan. © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "Year 2 Ennis Rakestraw is gonna go crazy," 'The Detroit Times' wrote on X Thursday, which prompted an enthusiastic response from Joseph. "Facts bro in dat 9 mf," Joseph said, referring to the former Missouri Tigers star's new uniform number. "He's gonna be a demon," the Times wrote back with a '100' emoji. Advertisement "THE BEST SECONDARY IN THE NFL," another page wrote with a cartoon of three Lions players. "LFG," another fan wrote with a '9LIONS' license plate. "Yo bro stretch those damn needed him last year," another fan added about Rakestraw. A 5-foot-11, 188 pound cornerback, Rakestraw played in eight games for coach Dan Campbell's team, compiling four tackles. He is known for his pestering, physical coverage style, length and athleticism and could provide a solid to good or better option alongside Robertson, Joseph, Brian Branch and other top defenders in the Lions' backfield this season. Related: Fourth-and-Go: NFL Teams Are More Aggressive Than Ever on Fourth Down This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kerby Joseph stats, game log, news, injury status
Kerby Joseph stats, game log, news, injury status The Detroit Lions' Kerby Joseph will be ready to go when his team opens the 2025 season versus the Green Bay Packers, on Sept. 7 at 4:25 p.m. ET. Joseph was on the field for 17 games, compiling 1.0 TFL, 82 tackles, and nine interceptions. Get Lions tickets on StubHub! Kerby Joseph injury news Joseph is not on the injury report this week. Kerby Joseph stats (2024) Tackles: 82 82 Tackles for loss: 1.0 1.0 Interceptions: 9 9 Passes defended: 12 Joseph game log (2024) Week 1 vs. Rams: 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD Week 2 vs. Buccaneers: 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 3 at Cardinals: 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 2 PD 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 2 PD Week 4 vs. Seahawks: 9 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD 9 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD Week 6 at Cowboys: 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD Week 7 at Vikings: 7 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 7 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 8 vs. Titans: 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 2 PD 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 2 PD Week 9 at Packers: 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD Week 10 at Texans: 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 2 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 11 vs. Jaguars: 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 1 INT, 1 PD Week 12 at Colts: 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 13 vs. Bears: 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 1 PD Week 14 vs. Packers: 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 4 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 15 vs. Bills: 8 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 8 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 16 at Bears: 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 3 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Week 17 at 49ers: 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 2 INT, 2 PD 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 2 INT, 2 PD Week 18 vs. Vikings: 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD 6 Tackles (0.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Divisional vs. Commanders: 6 Tackles (1.0 TFL), 0.0 Sacks, 0 INT, 0 PD Next game: Kerby Joseph vs. the Green Bay Packers Joseph's Detroit Lions (0-0) play in Week 1 versus the Green Bay Packers (0-0). How to watch Kerby Joseph and the Lions Matchup: Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Time: 4:25 p.m. ET 4:25 p.m. ET Date: September 7, 2025 September 7, 2025 TV: CBS CBS Live stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply) Fubo Live stream: Paramount+ Watch Lions vs. Packers on Fubo!
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Lions make Kerby Joseph highest-paid safety in NFL history with 4-year, $86 million extension
Kerby Joseph established himself as one of the NFL's top safeties last season. He is about to be paid like it. The Detroit Lions safety agreed to a four-year, $86 million contract extension, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, a deal that will make Joseph the highest-paid safety in NFL history. The previous high watermark was Tampa Bay Buccaneers standout Antoine Winfield Jr. with four years, $84.1 million. Joseph is coming off a 2024 season that saw him earn first-team All-Pro honors. The 24-year-old led the league in interceptions with nine, and also has an NFL-best 17 since entering the league in 2022. The Lions selected Joseph out of Illinois in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and he's been a key part of the team's rise ever since. Who else are the Lions going to pay big this offseason? As Rapoport notes, the Lions have said they are planning to ensure they keep star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson for a long time.
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Breaking down Kerby Joseph's record-setting contract extension with the Lions
Breaking down Kerby Joseph's record-setting contract extension with the Lions Joseph's record-setting contract extension runs through the 2029 season and includes four void years. The details and structure of Lions safety Kerby Joseph's record-setting contract extension are now available. Thanks to Over The Cap, the finer points of Joseph's contract shed more light on just how much the All-Pro safety will get per season. The 4-year, $86 million deal kicks in for the 2026 season. His 2025 contract remains the same as it was, paying Joseph a base salary of $1.1 million and a signing bonus of $2.21 million counting against the cap. With workout bonuses, Joseph's cap figure for 2025 is $3.859 million. In 2026, the new deal kicks in. Joseph gets a base salary of $1.215 million and the annual signing bonus of $2.002 million begins amortizing. There is a per-game roster bonus of $510,000 and a workout bonus of $150,000. Both of those bonuses extend through the life of the contract, which ends following the 2029 season. The 2026 season contract looks like this for Joseph: $1.215 million base salary $2.002 million signing bonus $1.925 million option bonus $510,000 per game roster bonus $150,000 workout bonus $11.5 million is fully guaranteed on March 15th Salary cap hit of $5.802 million In 2027, the option bonus jumps to $5.241 million and the base salary escalates to $1.26 million. Joseph's cap hit rises to $9.163 million. The cap figure spikes up to $13.015 million in 2028 and $17.926 million in 2029. There are four void years tacked on at the end of the deal, a common Lions practice to spread out the bonus monies. Even though his contract is over in 2029, Joseph currently counts as a $39.1 million salary cap hit for the 2030 season. That will almost certainly get renegotiated or spread further from a later contract extension with Joseph, who is still just 25 years old.
