Amon-Ra St. Brown, the electrifying wide receiver who has consistently outperformed his 2020 draft class peers, has signed a historic four-year, $120 million extension with the Detroit Lions. The deal, announced by NFL Network on Wednesday, includes a record-breaking $77 million in guarantees, surpassing Cooper Kupp’s previous high for a receiver. St. Brown, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, has quickly ascended to the top of the league’s wide receiver ranks, eclipsing 90 receptions, 900 yards, and five touchdowns in each of his three professional seasons. His impressive performances have earned him All-Pro recognition in 2022, despite being overlooked for the Pro Bowl. Last season, St. Brown set career highs in all major receiving categories, establishing himself as one of the most productive and consistent wideouts in the NFL. His $30 million average annual value ties him with Tyreek Hill as the highest-paid receiver in league history, a testament to his exceptional talent and value to the Lions. The Lions wasted no time in securing St. Brown’s long-term services, signing him to an extension mere weeks after he became eligible on March 15. This move highlights the Lions’ commitment to building a competitive team around their star wide receiver. St. Brown and fellow 2020 draft class member CeeDee Lamb, who signed an extension with the Dallas Cowboys last Monday, stand as exceptions to the growing trend of wide receivers holding out for lucrative contracts. St. Brown’s elite production since entering the league is evident in his impressive statistical rankings. He ranks fifth in receptions and eighth in receiving yards among all receivers since 2021. With this historic extension, St. Brown solidifies his status as one of the NFL’s top wideouts and ensures that he will remain a key part of the Lions’ offense for years to come.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Signs Historic Extension with Lions, Surpassing Kupp’s Guaranteed Earnings
