By BBC Sports | 6 April 2025 | Updated Just Now
Detroit, MI — In a shocking turn of events that’s shaking up NFL headlines, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has rejected an eye-popping $8.5 million NIL offer reportedly extended by the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders — reaffirming his commitment to the Motor City.
“I have no plans beyond being a Detroit Lions championship quarterback,” Goff said in a brief statement late Saturday, sparking a wave of reactions across the league.
The unprecedented offer, tied to name, image, and likeness (NIL) incentives, was rumored to include endorsement deals and a fast-tracked path to new contracts with the interested teams. But Goff’s decision to stay put makes one thing clear: his focus is firmly on bringing a Super Bowl title to Detroit.
NFL insiders say the Titans and Raiders were aggressively courting Goff with the kind of financial package rarely seen in this context, hoping to lure the star quarterback away from the NFC powerhouse Lions.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell praised Goff’s loyalty, saying, “This guy is all heart. He’s a leader, a fighter, and now, more than ever, he’s ours.”
Goff, who led the Lions to one of their most successful seasons in decades, has become the face of a franchise reborn. His commitment sends a clear message: Detroit is not a stepping stone — it’s the destination.
