Detroit Lions make Kerby Joseph highest-paid safety in NFL history, signing him to 4-year, $86 million contract extension through 2029.

The Detroit Lions have reached an agreement to keep one of their defensive stars in the fold for years to come. On Wednesday, the Lions made Kerby Joseph the highest-paid safety in NFL history with a four-year, $86 million extension that averages $21.5 million per year, NFL Media reports.