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.

The Detroit Lions and Kerby Joseph agreed on a four-year extension worth $86 million making him the highest-paid safety in the NFL.