Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford drops $3.85 million on Georgia mansion
Dave Birkett
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hasn't signed his new contract yet, but that hasn't stopped him from splurging on a major purchase.
Stafford, who's closing in on a contract extension that will make him the highest paid player in the NFL, recently bought a 9,838-square-foot mansion in Atlanta for $3.85 million, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
The house, which was built in 2015, includes eight bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, a guesthouse, pool and tennis court.
Stafford and his wife, Kelly, also have a home in Oakland County.
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The first pick of the 2009 draft out of Georgia, Stafford is expected to sign a long-term extension in the coming days or weeks that will average more than $25 million annually.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr currently ranks as the highest paid player in the NFL on an extension he signed last month at $25.005 million per season.
Stafford, 29, holds franchise records for passing yards, touchdowns, attempts and completions.
He has totaled more than $100 million in on-field earnings over his first eight NFL seasons.
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