Kerby Joseph Signs 86 Million Extension With The Lions Is Now The Highest Paid Safety In League History
Joseph has never been short on confidence — he even told Jim Rome during an offseason interview that he considered himself the best safety in the NFL. Now, he has the paycheck to match the swagger. The deal makes him not only the highest-paid safety currently playing, but the highest-paid safety in league history. While quarterbacks and wide receivers often dominate the NFL’s salary rankings, it’s rare for safeties — even elite ones — to command deals at this level, highlighting just how highly Detroit values Joseph’s presence on the field....