On the eve of the Draft, the Lions locked in the future of their 2021 vintage. A few hours apart, the franchise announced the contract extensions of Amon-Ra St. Brown, then Penei Sewell.
For the receiver, first, it's a 4-year extension, which will keep him in Detroit until the end of the 2028 campaign. According to NFL Media, these four new years come with $120 million, including 77 million guaranteed.
These four new years are added to the last campaign remaining on Amon-Ra St. Brown's rookie contract. Over the four seasons added, the average of $30 million per campaign is the most of any receiver in the NFL. The 77 million guaranteed is also the largest total at this position, ahead of Cooper Kupp's 75 million in Los Angeles.
Over his first three seasons in the NFL, St. Brown caught 90, 106 and 119 passes. In 2023, he has 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns in the regular season. A high-flying number one for Jared Goff and the offense. Impressive for a player selected in the fourth round.
Penei Sewell, like Amon-Ra St. Brown, with a record
The leaders of the Lions were definitely keen on the blue card this Wednesday. Because Penei Sewell is also entitled to 4 new years, and for 112 million dollars, including 85 million guaranteed.
He also, over the next four years, earned the highest salary at his position, and even among all offensive linemen in the NFL. He will receive 28 million per season, which will allow him to overtake Laremy Tunsil and his 25 million per campaign.
Sewell has started 50 of the 51 games played by the Lions since he was drafted, and he has established himself as a reference among tackles.
