Source: Lions make Joseph highest-paid safety with $86M deal

The Detroit Lions have inked their star safety Kerby Joseph to a four-year extension, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history at an average of $21.5 million annually. The deal surpasses previous top safeties like Antoine Winfield Jr. and Derwin James Jr., with Joseph entering his fourth season after being selected in the third round of the 2022 draft. Known for his remarkable nine interceptions last season, Joseph ranks as one of the most consistent safety players in NFL history, achieving this milestone for the first time since Hall of Fame legend Ed Reed.