On Monday, Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions agreed to a new contract extension that makes the Lions quarterback the highest-paid player in franchise history. It’s a remarkable redemption story for Goff, who was unloaded to Detroit with a haul of draft picks so the Los Angeles Rams could chase (and win) a Super Bowl with Matthew Stafford.
It is truly a best-case scenario for Goff because many—if not most—athletes who are treated like he was with the Rams never fully recover. And it speaks to Goff’s incredibly high character that he was able to mentally persevere that time (and the 3-13-1 year in Detroit) and come out an even better quarterback.