There has been some more reporting about Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell’s new contract.
Per Albert Breer of SI.com, Detroit picked up Sewell’s fifth-year option on Wednesday morning. With the four years added to that, Sewell is now tied to the Lions through the 2029 season.
Breer also notes that Sewell will receive $63 million over the first three years of the first three years. He was due roughly $23 million over the next two seasons, which means he’s set to receive $40 million for the first new year of the contract. He’ll receive $87 million over the first four years. The deal also has a rolling guarantee structure.
So while Sewell and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown both agreed to four-year extensions with the Lions on Wednesday, Sewell will be under contract for one more year than St. Brown. Without a fifth-year option, St. Brown’s rookie deal was set to expire after the 2024 season.
