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Lions Sign Kerby Joseph: NFL's Highest-Paid Safety Ever

4/24/2025

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The Detroit Lions have made a bold move by signing All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph to a staggering four-year, $86 million extension, catapulting him to the status of the highest-paid safety in NFL history at $21.5 million per year. At just 24, Joseph, who topped the league with nine interceptions last season, is a cornerstone for the Lions' ambitious plans for a championship-caliber team.

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The Detroit Lions have made a bold move by signing All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph to a staggering four-year, $86 million extension, catapulting him to the status of the highest-paid safety in NFL history at $21.5 million per year. At just 24, Joseph, who topped the league with nine interceptions last season, is a cornerstone for the Lions' ambitious plans for a championship-caliber team.