In a stunning development, the contract details of wide receiver St. Brown have come to light, revealing a deal that has left many in the NFL world scratching their heads. The contract, which extends until 2028, features a staggering increase in salary as the years progress.

The 2024 portion of the contract kicks off with a bang, as St. Brown received a signing bonus proration of $196,315 from his rookie contract. Moving on to the following year, the wide receiver is set to receive an $8.5 million option bonus, alongside a total of $510,000 in in-game roster bonuses.

As for the contract prorations, St. Brown's 2025 deal includes a $3.3 million signing bonus proration, as well as a $1.7 million option bonus proration. Notably, the contract also includes a dead cap amounting to $1.7 million.

One of the standout aspects of St. Brown's contract is its heavily backloaded structure. For the next two years, the cap hit for the talented receiver remains quite reasonable. In 2024, his cap hit of $4.86 million places him at 45th among all receivers. The following year sees a reasonable increase, with a cap hit of $13.9 million putting him at the 20th spot.

However, in 2026, his salary takes an enormous leap to a whopping $27.5 million, making him the fourth-highest costing receiver in the league. The trend continues as St. Brown's contract solidifies his position as the most expensive receiver in both 2027 and 2028, with cap hits of $29 million and $41 million, respectively.

Critics have raised concerns regarding the viability of such a high-priced contract in its final year. With minimal guaranteed money remaining on the books, it seems highly likely that by 2028, when St. Brown turns 29, the contract will either be restructured, resulting in significant changes, or possibly even terminated altogether.

In other contract news, the Lions have also secured offensive tackle Penei Sewell's future with a fifth-year option and a lucrative four-year, $112 million extension. The deal includes a remarkable $43 million fully guaranteed, highlighted by a $15 million signing bonus.

These recent contract revelations have sparked intense speculation among fans and analysts alike regarding the financial strategies employed by NFL teams. Only time will tell how St. Brown's backloaded contract will pan out and whether Sewell's extension proves fruitful for the Lions.