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.
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 had to go into a concussion evaluation but was cleared after taking a huge hit on an interception return by Washington.
Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu got away with two penalties in last week's win over the Lions that the officials missed, but the league's disciplinary process caught.
Quan Martin intercepted Jared Goff and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with 5:25 left in the second quarter of the divisional playoff game at Ford Field in Detroit. On the return, Goff was knocked to the ground by Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu, whose helmet struck the lower part of Goff’s facemask.
After throwing a pick-six that extended Washington's lead to 24-14, Goff was lit up by Frankie Luvu during the return. The hit Goff sustained was to the head and neck area, likely leading to an evaluation for a concussion.
Washington Commanders LB Frankie Luvu fined $16,883 for blow to the head on Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff during Quan Martin's INT TD in playoff game.
Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu laid a big shot on Lions quarterback Jared Goff during Washington's pick-six in the Divisional Playoff last Saturday. Luvu got into Goff's facemask and led with the helmet.
The Washington Commanders have been given a slap on the wrist after hitting Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.
The Washington defender is best remembered by Eagles' fans for being the player that knocked out Jalen Hurts when the teams met last month at Northwest Stadium.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. And the Philadelphia Eagles are well aware of it.