What QB Jared Goff's contract extension means for the Lions

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DETROIT -- Just two weeks into his second season with the Detroit Lions in September 2022, quarterback Jared Goff spent a rare in-season off day roaming the hallways of a local alternative middle school.

Upon entering Classroom No. 5 at Detroit Lions Academy, he interacted with students, even fielding questions in the afternoon before unveiling a new STEAM lab for the school.

"Do you ever think about switching teams?" one student asked.

"I hope not," Goff responded. "I hope to be around for a long time. I enjoy you guys. I enjoy the team, and I enjoy the city."

Goff is getting his wish. Since being traded from the Los Angeles Rams for longtime Lions quarterback…