The Detroit Lions swapped their former No. 1 overall pick for the Los Angeles Rams' former No. 1 overall pick and traded a lot of money in the process.
While many NFL fans praised the Lions for getting Jared Goff, an average-or-better NFL quarterback, and multiple first-round picks for Stafford, the financial implications of the deal are interesting. The two teams — one rebuilding, the other fresh off a playoff appearance — reportedly are agreeing to pay historic amounts of dead money this upcoming season. Oh and they will play each other next season.