Mayhew: Stafford extension still a priority
Matthew Stafford - QB - Detroit Lions
Feb. 7, 2013 - 2:55 PM ET
According to Lions GM Martin Mayhew, there hasn't been a "whole lot of dialog" about extending Matthew Stafford's contract, but it remains a priority.
It's a priority because Stafford is currently set to count a staggering $20.82 million against the cap. Stafford is also only signed through 2015, while the going rate for franchise quarterbacks is continuing to skyrocket. A major discount is unlikely, but locking Stafford up coming off a down season should be a calculated risk worth taking for the Lions.
Source: detroitlions.com
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