Last month, Lions GM Brad Holmes indicated during a radio spot that the team had begun to have dialogue with Jared Goff and his representation about a possible contract extension. It was notable because Goff had stated just weeks earlier that the team had not approached him about his contract.
It appears the dialogue to which Holmes was referring was nothing more than a cursory discussion. Goff’s contract situation, which locks him into Detroit through the 2024 season, has not changed. And it doesn’t appear like that status will change anytime soon.
After Tuesday’s minicamp session, Goff was asked if he’s had any additional conversations with management, notably Holmes, about any potential contract extension.
“No. Nope. Nope. Nothing,” Goff responded.
When asked a follow-up question about if he was looking for an extension this offseason, Goff diplomatically replied,
“I have no idea on when or how I want to get any of that done. That is not up to me.”
It’s worth noting that many players let their agents do all that sort of negotiating independently; Goff’s response does not necessarily mean the two sides aren’t still talking or working toward a possible contract extension. But it also doesn’t seem like Goff, his representation, or the Lions are all that anxious to get something done right now.
