Joseph led the league with nine interceptions and was selected first-team All-Pro after helping Detroit win 15 of 17 regular-season games and clinch the conference’s No. 1 seed.

While throwing out the first pitch at a Detroit Tigers game, All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph hints at a contract extension coming with the Lions

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.