The Detroit Lions are signing quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year, $212 million contract extension that includes $170 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

The deal makes the 2016 No. 1 pick the highest-paid player in franchise history.

The Lions lock up veteran QB Goff, and this is good news for the continued growth of Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, and the rest of the offense. The quarterback should be considered a strong QB2 option and will have streaming opportunities throughout 2024.

Rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker is now on the Lions’ 53-man roster.

Jared Goff, Teddy Bridgewater

Hooker tore his ACL in his final game at Tennessee and the third-round pick has been on the non-football injury list for the entire regular season, the story said. Hooker will still only be the team's QB3, but Hooker can continue practicing through the rest of the season. Bridgewater is planning to retire after this season, so Hooker would presumably be line for the No. 2 job next year, the story said.

The Lions are signing QB Teddy Bridgewater after a recent visit to Detroit. A new backup QB.

Related Players: Jared Goff, Nate Sudfeld, Hendon Hooker

The Lions are signing the 30-year-old quarterback after a July 24th visit and have been in talks with him since March. This solidifies the fact that we are unlikely to see Hendon Hooker in any capacity as he continues to recover from a torn ACL, but it provides a great opportunity for mentorship. Bridgewater has made 31 starts over the past three seasons and offers a great option without much of a dropoff if something were to happen to Goff.

"But yeah, [Jameson Williams] and I are moving along. It’s much better than it was two weeks ago, with just understanding his speed and what he’s good at and what he likes. So yeah, we’re moving right along, and it’ll only get better from here,” Jared Goff said.

The two have only played three games together so far. Goff underthrew Williams on what potentially was a touchdown last week so the duo is still working to get on the same page. There are only three games left in the regular season as the Lions push for a playoff spot. Williams just isn't a safe play in fantasy lineups right now, especially in the playoffs.

The Lions have their new backup quarterback: Nate Sudfeld.

Sudfeld signed with the Lions today, after he was cut by the 49ers. The Lions also officially waived quarterback David Blough, who made the initial 53-man roster yesterday.

Related players: Jared Goff

The team released Tim Boyle on Tuesday and now go a completely different direction for a backup to Goff. Goff did miss time with an injury last year and Boyle got the start. Obviously Goff and Sudfeld aren't getting a lot of love in typical redraft leagues, so deeper league and dynasty owners, take note.

The Lions are releasing QB Tim Boyle, per source.

Related players: David Blough, Jared Goff

If you're looking to back up Goff, it appears like that job will go to Blough, at least for now.

The speedy free agent acquisition, D.J. Chark, has emerged as a dynamic force on the outside of the Lions offense. Chark is consistently getting open down the field and has developed a quick chemistry with QB Jared Goff.

Related players: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Josh Reynolds

Chark’s ability to make catches away from his body and adjust to the ball in the air have proven special throughout camp, the story said. The Lions desperately needed upgrades at wide receiver and Chark has proven to be a shrewd investment so far. Even when first-round rookie Williams gets onto the field later this year, Chark has proven he deserves a big role in the more aggressive Lions offense, the story went on to say.

Lions HC Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that QB Jared Goff (knee) is probable to play Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.

Goff appears to be set to end his first season in Detroit starting and not injured. His fantasy value comes if the Packers are resting multiple defensive starters.

Lions HC Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that QB Jared Goff (knee) is doubtful for Week 17. Tim Boyle will start.

Happy Week 17!