How Matthew Stafford became NFL’s richest player, and why he isn’t done

Matthew Stafford’s record contract extension keeps the Lions quarterback on pace to become highest career earner in NFL history.

Matthew Stafford’s record contract extension keeps the Lions quarterback on pace to become highest career earner in NFL history.

Each NFL team’s absolute worst contract: the overpaid and the underperforming

These NFL players might as well be stealing money from their respective teams. SN salary cap expert Jason Fizgerald breaks down each club’s most overpaid player.

These NFL players might as well be stealing money from their respective teams. SN salary cap expert Jason Fizgerald breaks down each club’s most overpaid player.

Ripple effects of Derek Carr contract depend on Raiders QB’s play

What exactly does Derek Carr’s big contract with the Raiders mean for the rest of the NFL and its quarterback market? SN salary cap expert Jason Fitzgerald explains.

What exactly does Derek Carr’s big contract with the Raiders mean for the rest of the NFL and its quarterback market? SN salary cap expert Jason Fitzgerald explains.

NFL Draft slides cost millions for some, become blessings in disguise for others

How much do NFL Draft slides cost players and their contracts? That depends on when and where the falls occur.

How much do NFL Draft slides cost players and their contracts? That depends on when and where the falls occur.

Marshawn Lynch trade rumors: Why a Raiders-Seahawks deal is difficult

In examining the scenarios in which Marshawn Lynch can return and play for the Raiders, it becomes clear: This fantasy might not become reality.

In examining the scenarios in which Marshawn Lynch can return and play for the Raiders, it becomes clear: This fantasy might not become reality.

49ers free agency: San Francisco has the cash, QB options it needs for a turnaround

The stage is set for the 49ers to return to respectability. Here are the free agency and trade options for San Francisco to manage a quick turnaround.

The stage is set for the 49ers to return to respectability. Here are the free agency and trade options for San Francisco to manage a quick turnaround.

Seahawks face critical decisions as 2017 free agency approaches

With roughly $27 million in cap room this offseason, the Seahawks must weigh whether to invest in 2017 or preserve flexibility for pressing contract decisions in the future.

With roughly $27 million in cap room this offseason, the Seahawks must weigh whether to invest in 2017 or preserve flexibility for pressing contract decisions in the future.

Darrelle Revis only adds to Jets’ large offseason workload

Darrelle Revis’ contract and probable release might be the first step for New York, but it certainly won’t be the last as the Jets enter free agency in 2017.

Darrelle Revis’ contract and probable release might be the first step for New York, but it certainly won’t be the last as the Jets enter free agency in 2017.