The NFL had made a call on a Jared Goff play in the Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders game, and it's good for Goff.

Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension in November 2024, three years after his trade from the Rams. The Lions cannot cut Goff at a financial gain until 2026, per Over The Cap. A post-June 1 designation then would save $35 million with $34.6 million in dead money.

After an impressive 2024 campaign, four Detroit Lions are up for major awards. Included in that four is quarterback Jared Goff, who is a finalist for the Most Valuable Player award.

Here are the five finalists for the eight AP NFL awards that will be given out on Feb. 6, listed in alphabetical order: Brian Thomas Jr.

Quarterback Jared Goff is a finalist for Most Valuable Player, while head coach Dan Campbell is a finalist for Coach of the Year. The NFL Honors ceremony is slated for Thursday, Feb. 6 at 9 p.m.

Detroit Lions' Jared Goff, Dan Campbell picked as finalists for top NFL awards to be announced Feb. 6 in New Orleans.

motions for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff talks to the medial following an ...

The Detroit Lions have two members of their organization nominated for awards that will be handed out at the annual NFL honors ceremony.

The Detroit Lions won a franchise-record 15 games this season but lost their playoff opener to the Washington Commanders.

The Jets have found their next general manager, hiring Broncos' assistant GM Darren Mougey as the team's new general manager.

Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. Barkley, Burrow and Jackson also are finalists for Offensive Player of the Year and Burrow is also in the running for Comeback Player of the Year.

Four quarterbacks and 2,000-yard rusher Saquon Barkley are the five finalists for NFL MVP for the 2024 season.