The Miami Dolphins find themselves at a crucial juncture with potential contract extensions looming for both their quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, and safety, Jevon Holland. The recent lucrative extensions secured by Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions and Antoine Winfield Jr. of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are likely to have caught the attention of Tagovailoa and Holland’s agent, considering the significant figures involved.
Goff’s contract extension, in particular, has garnered attention, reportedly valued at a staggering $212 million over four years, translating to an annual average of $53 million. This places Goff as the second-highest paid NFL quarterback in terms of annual salary, trailing only Joe Burrow, who commands $55 million annually, according to overthecap.com. Goff’s extension surpasses those of fellow quarterbacks from the 2020 draft class who received extensions last year, namely Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson.
Entering his fourth season with the Lions and ninth in the NFL, Goff has experienced a resurgence in Detroit over the past two seasons. With three Pro Bowl selections to his name and a career passer rating of 93.6, Goff boasts a commendable playoff record, including guiding the Lions to the NFC Championship Game last season.
In contrast, Tagovailoa, nearly four years younger than Goff, possesses a career passer rating of 97.1 and is coming off his maiden Pro Bowl campaign. Currently playing under his fifth-year option with a guaranteed salary of $23.2 million, negotiations for a long-term extension for Tagovailoa are deemed intricate by Dolphins’ GM Chris Grier. Despite this complexity, Grier maintains confidence in Tagovailoa’s potential, emphasizing his commitment to greatness and continuous improvement since joining the Dolphins. Grier remains optimistic about Tagovailoa’s future trajectory and the prospect of further development under the team’s guidance.
