Jared Goff confident in future, dismisses retirement talk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Jared Goff addressed retirement speculation during training camp, stating that he's not considering it anytime soon. The Detroit Lions quarterback, in his 11th NFL season and sixth with the Lions, emphasized he feels he can contribute to a team for many more years. Goff mentioned he would only contemplate retirement if he no longer believed he could help a team win a championship, indicating that moment is a long way off. As the Lions prepare for the upcoming season, Goff's leadership remains pivotal to their aspirations.
- •Goff is entering his 11th NFL season.
- •He is in his sixth training camp with Detroit.
- •Goff has played longer for the Lions than the Rams.
- •He believes he can help a team for many more years.
- •Goff only considers retirement if he can't contribute.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Jared Goff not even thinking about retirement: "That's going to be a long time"
"Lions quarterback Jared Goff was asked today if he has given any thought to retiring.
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