The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement to keep one of their defensive stars in the fold for years to come. On Wednesday, the Lions made Kerby Joseph the highest-paid safety in NFL history with a four-year, $86 million extension that averages $21.5 million per year, NFL Media reports.

The Detroit Lions and safety Kerby Joseph have agreed to a historic four-year, $86 million contract to make him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a 4-year, $86 million extension with All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

CANTON ‒ The Detroit Lions will play the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2025 Hall of Fame Game during Enshrinement Week. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. July 31 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Both teams made playoff runs last season, with the Lions finishing with a record of 15-2 and the Chargers rounding out their regular season at 11-6.