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 All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph have agreed on a contract extension, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.

The Chargers, whose all-time leading pass-catcher Antonio Gates is being enshrined in 2025, will face the 2024 NFC North champs

The Detroit Lions will take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the annual Hall of Fame Game, the NFL announced Wednesday. The game will kick off Enshrinement Week this summer in Canton, Ohio, and will take place at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on July 31,