Lions, Stafford agree to $53M extension
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco
DETROIT » A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms on a $53 million, three-year contract extension with Matthew Stafford.
The person, who spoke today on the condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been announced, says Stafford will make $41.5 million in guarantees as part of a deal that keep him under contract through the 2017 season.
Detroit drafted Stafford No. 1 overall in 2009 and signed him to a six-year contract worth as much as $78 million with $41.7 million in guarantees. After two injury-shortened seasons, he helped the franchise reach the playoffs two years ago for the first time in more than a decade.
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