Jared Goff was the No. 1 overall choice by the Rams in the 2016 NFL Draft. Three years later, he signed a $ 134 million four-year contract to remain with the team, but over the weekend, Los Angeles was taking a different direction in the position of defender.
Detroit Lions traded quarterback Matthew Stafford for Rams in exchange for Goff, two future choices in the first round and one choice in the third round. ESPN reported late on Saturday night.
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Since the Rams’ season ended, rumors have circulated that Los Angeles was ready to leave Goff. Now, as a member of Lions, Goff is ready for a new start with a new organization.
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“I’m really excited to be in a place that I know wants and appreciates me,” Goff told NFL.com on Sunday morning. “I’m moving forward and I couldn’t be more excited to build a winner there. I’m excited about Dan (Campbell) and the whole team.”
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For his career, Goff has 18,171 passing yards with 107 touchdowns. He played in 15 games in 2020 and recorded 3,952 passing yards and 20 touchdowns with 13 interceptions. The Rams reached the playoff division round before falling to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
Goff will have a new start with Lions, who also hired Brad Holmes, outside of Rams, to be their new general manager.
Ryan Gaydos of Fox News contributed to this report.