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— Not Quite the Cinderella Story You Were Hoping For
The Viral Rumor That Had Everyone Talking
If you’ve been anywhere near Facebook lately—especially the Lions-loving corners—you might’ve seen a headline so wild, so delightfully dramatic, you couldn’t help but wonder: Wait, did Jared Goff actually snub a $270 million offer from Elon Musk at a charity gala? And did he really hit Musk with the mic-drop line, “Spend it on something that actually helps people”?
Well… no. Sorry to kill the vibe, but the internet got ahead of itself again.
Where the Story Started
This tall tale began making waves on May 31, 2025, after a Facebook page called Detroit Gridiron Heroes posted the now-viral claim. The post boldly declared that Goff turned down a $270 million offer from Musk in the middle of a glitzy charity event in L.A.—leaving the audience “speechless” and social media in a frenzy.
It wasn’t long before the post exploded with over 10,000 reactions and thousands more comments and shares. Clicks led readers to a blog post on tintinhthanh.online—a site that’s become a bit of a legend for publishing made-up sports drama.
Fact Check: Fiction, Not Football
The whole story? Completely made up.
Fact-checking site Snopes looked into the claim after being bombarded with curious reader emails. They found no evidence the event ever happened, no credible reporting on any Elon-Goff interaction, and no such quote from either man. In fact, the article even included fake responses from Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) account—none of which exist.
And let’s be honest—if Jared Goff had turned down that kind of money, every major outlet from ESPN to CNN would’ve been all over it.
How the Lie Grew
Interestingly, the $270 million fantasy didn’t start that high. Earlier versions of the rumor floated around as far back as April, with one page claiming Goff turned down $10 million. Over time, the offer got a massive upgrade—maybe to keep up with the NFL’s ever-growing contract numbers?
By late May, the myth reached its final form: Goff the selfless hero, Musk the humbled billionaire, and a crowd left breathless by the quarterback’s stand for what matters most. But, again—none of it’s real.
What Goff’s Actually Doing Right Now
While fans were busy buying into the fable, Goff’s been focused on very real things: preparing for the 2025 NFL season, building chemistry with new offensive coordinator John Morton, and leading a Lions squad with big postseason ambitions. That’s the real headline.
As for Elon Musk, he’s doing Elon things—tinkering with space, stirring up controversy, and making headlines of his own (that actually happened).
The Bottom Line
Would it make for an awesome story if Jared Goff shrugged off hundreds of millions for the greater good? Sure. It’s got all the ingredients of an internet classic—money, morality, and two big names. But this one? Total fiction.
In Goff’s world, the only thing he’s turning down right now is the noise—as he gets ready to lead Detroit’s offense and chase something even bigger than $270 million: a Super Bowl.
Let us know in the comments: Would you turn down $270 million… even from Elon?