The Detroit Lions make All-Pro Kerby Joseph the NFL's highest-paid safety with a new contract extension worth over $21 million per year

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.