On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions officially made All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph the highest-paid safety in NFL history by signing him to a four-year, $86 million contract. It’s clear they haven’t finished because the Aidan Hutchinson extension is anticipated to come through soon. However, it’s possible that those two individuals aren’t by themselves.
Amik Robertson could be joining them quite soon. At least that’s how it appears from his Instagram story.
The Lions inked Robertson to a two-year contract in last year’s free agency, and he is now eligible for an extension after an impressive season where he demonstrated his ability to start both inside and outside. He might have also signed a new contract since he is currently inside for offseason training.
Earlier in February, when it appeared there was a strong likelihood of Carlton Davis leaving, we made a prediction about the potential value of a Robertson extension. Here’s what cap specialist Joshua Queipo and I developed:
$11 million over two years, including $5 million guaranteed.
This would allow Robertson to remain in town until 2027 and would assist the Lions in maintaining a strong group of cornerbacks for the foreseeable future.
We’ll soon find out if Robertson’s post is connected to him receiving a new and well-deserved contract or if he was compensated for a different reason. Perhaps tomorrow. The Lions appear to enjoy completing these tasks just ahead of the draft.