Report: Lions picked up Penei Sewell’s option, he’ll be under contract through 2029

There has been some extra reporting about Lions offensive deal with Penei Sewell’s new contract.

Per Albert Breer of SI.com, Detroit picked up Sewell’s fifth-year choice on Wednesday morning. With the 4 years added to that, Sewell is now tied to the Lions through the 2029 season.

Breer additionally notes that Sewell will obtain $63 million over the primary three years of the primary three years. He was due roughly $23 million over the following two seasons, which implies he’s set to obtain $40 million for the primary new yr of the contract. He’ll obtain $87 million over the primary 4 years. The deal additionally has a rolling assure construction.

So whereas Sewell and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown each agreed to four-year extensions with the Lions on Wednesday, Sewell will be under contract for yet another yr than St. Brown. Without a fifth-year choice, St. Brown’s rookie deal was set to run out after the 2024 season.