Tag: contract extension

Dec 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) looks towards the sideline during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Reports: DE Danielle Hunter to sign $40.1M extension with Texans

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The Houston Texans are re-signing defensive end Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported.

NFL Network reported Thursday that the contract includes a $30.7 million signing bonus and is for the 2027 season. Last March, the Texans signed him to a one-year, $35.6 million extension for this upcoming season.

Hunter, 31, originally signed a two-year, $49 million deal with the Texans in March 2024.

A five-time Pro Bowl selection, Hunter spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Minnesota Vikings.

In his two campaigns with the Texans, he has 27 sacks — 15 in 2025 — to go with 100 tackles (32 for loss), 45 quarterback hits, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. He played in all 17 games each season.

Overall, he has appeared in 153 games (124 starts) and has 562 tackles (140 for loss), 15 forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and two touchdowns. His 114.5 sacks place him sixth among active players.

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Jul 23, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) during training camp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Titans S Amani Hooker inks 3-year, $48.6M extension

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Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker signed a three-year contract extension worth $48.6 million with $29 million in guaranteed money, his agent Jack Bechta told ESPN on Saturday.

The Titans announced the deal without disclosing any of the terms.

Hooker, 27, is entering the final season of his three-year, $30 million extension. He recorded a career-high five interceptions to go along with 71 tackles and two forced fumbles in 14 games (all starts) last season.

“This is a reflection of all the people that believed in me along the way,” Hooker said. “I want to thank Ms. Amy (Adams Strunk, controlling owner) for wanting me to be here, to Chad (Brinker, president of football operations), Mike (Borgonzi, general manager) and Coach (Brian Callahan) for supporting me and giving me the opportunity.

“Most importantly, I want to thank my family and my teammates and those who’ve been in my corner since the beginning. I’m proud to be a Titan for many more years and look forward to building towards one goal.”

Hooker has totaled 12 picks and 335 tackles in 80 career games (51 starts) since being selected by the Titans in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media

Nov 7, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (14) reacts after tips a Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) pass during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Ravens’ Kyle Hamilton inks extension, becomes NFL’s top-paid safety

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Baltimore Ravens All-Pro Kyle Hamilton signed a four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, general manager Eric DeCosta announced Wednesday.

While DeCosta did not reveal the sum total, multiple media outlets reported that it’s worth $100.4 million with $82 million guaranteed. The $25.1 million average annual value eclipses the $21.25 million pocketed by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph.

“We started really kind of engaging with Kyle and his group just before we broke on vacation,” DeCosta said. “But I would say that talks started to heat up about three weeks ago. Appreciate the dialogue that we had with those guys. I think the deal really does speak to how we feel about Kyle — highest-paid safety in the NFL.

“That’s a responsibility that we don’t take lightly. We’ve had a few players over the years become the highest paid at their position. And I think when you are the highest paid, that’s an important distinction. And I think Kyle has proven that he’s going to carry that very well, and we expect him to continue to be an impact player in our defense for years to come.”

The Ravens picked up Hamilton’s fifth-year option on April 30.

Hamilton, 24, was the No. 14 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 48 games (36 starts) in the regular season, with 250 tackles, seven sacks, five interceptions (one for a TD) and four forced fumbles.

He was a first-team All-Pro in 2023 and is a two-time Pro Bowl selection.

“Well deserved, as you all know,” DeCosta said. “Phenomenal player, phenomenal person. A great leader. I’m very, very proud of Kyle. Everything he brings to the community, on and off the field, his family. We think this really recognizes his impact on our team and in the community.”

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Dec 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton (72) on the sidelines before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Panthers RT Taylor Moton agrees to 2-year extension

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Carolina Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton agreed to a two-year contract extension on Friday.

The extension runs through the 2027 season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Panthers, however multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $44 million with $40 million guaranteed.

Moton, 31, has started 113 of the 129 games in which he’s played with Carolina since the club selected him in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The three games he missed last year due to injury were the first of his career.

Moton was entering the final year of his contract worth $17.5 million for the 2025 season.

He was asked about the prospect of potentially leaving Carolina during training camp.

“I had some of my best years here in Carolina,” he said in an emotional response. “I know we haven’t won. But the city, being a Panther, means a lot to me, so it’s crazy. You don’t know. Obviously I want the years to continue, but if it’s my last year here, I want to be my best year. I want it to be the offensive line’s best year, the offensive unit’s best year, the team’s best year, do whatever I can to. Have us be our best yet, so I’m a little emotional about it.

“All the blood, all the sweat, all the tears, right? I’ve been through so much here; being a Panther means a lot to me. The city means a lot to me. I found my family here, I found my son here, you know? So much sacrifice has gone out on the football field, the practice field here at Bank of America Stadium.

“I put so much time, so much heart into it, right? So it’s just crazy, you know, but at the end of the day, focused on finishing this out the right way. If it is, obviously I said I have some good years left, but I have a deep passion for this city, for this organization, for all the guys in the locker room, all the staff, everyone involved in making this thing go.”

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook runs by slapping hands with out held hands as he heads to the field during the Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford on July 24, 2025.

Reports: Bills RB James Cook agrees to 4-year, $48M extension

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Two-time Pro Bowl running back James Cook and the Buffalo Bills reached agreement on a four-year, $48 million contract extension with $30 million guaranteed, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday morning.

The deal makes Cook the seventh highest-paid running back in the NFL based on new money per season.

The news comes one day after Cook opted to participate in practice for the first time since he informed the team of plans to sit out as part of a “business” decision tied to his expiring contract.

“James could only envision himself as a Buffalo Bill,” Cook’s agent Zac Hiller said, per ESPN. “We are extremely thankful to the entire Bills organization and glad we could make that happen.”

Head coach Sean McDermott noted before Tuesday’s morning practice that things had changed with the Cook-Bills situation, but didn’t elaborate or provide context to his statement.

Cook, 25, had 16 rushing touchdowns and scored in 12 of the Bills’ 17 regular-season games in 2024.

He has rushed for 2,638 yards and 20 touchdowns and caught 97 passes for 883 yards and seven scores in 49 games since being drafted in the second round in 2022.

Cook dressed but did not play in the preseason opener last week, a 34-25 loss to the New York Giants. In his absence, the Bills turned to Ray Davis and Ty Johnson. Frank Gore Jr. put up 50 receiving yards on a team-best five receptions and had 21 rushing yards.

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Jan 5, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (74) reacts after the Raiders were defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers 34-20 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Report: Raiders LT Kolton Miller agrees to 3-year, $66M extension

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Las Vegas Raiders starting left tackle Kolton Miller agreed to a contract extension, the team announced late Wednesday night.

While the Raiders did not disclose the terms of the deal, multiple media outlets reported it was a three-year extension worth a total of $66 million, with $42.5 million guaranteed.

Miller signed a three-year, $54 million contract extension in 2021 and was due to earn a $12.2 million base salary in 2025, the final year of the deal. That contract contained no guaranteed money for the upcoming season.

Miller, 29, started all 17 games last season and 107 of the 109 career games in which he has played since being selected by the Raiders with the 15th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft out of UCLA.

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Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) poses for a photo following a Seattle Seahawks turnover during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Vikings S Josh Metellus agrees to multi-year extension

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Minnesota Vikings versatile safety Josh Metellus agreed to terms on a multi-year extension, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Saturday.

While the Vikings did not divulge terms of the deal, multiple media outlets reported it was a three-year, $36 million extension. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said the contract has a maximum value of $42 million that includes $25 million guaranteed.

Metellus, 27, was slated to earn $3.675 million in 2025 before the start of the extension.

“I think, last year at one point, I counted in one game he lined up in seven different spots,” O’Connell said about Metellus. “I think his role is wildly dynamic.”

Metellus recorded 103 tackles and a career-high two interceptions in 17 games (10 starts) last season.

He has totaled 283 tackles, five forced fumbles and four interceptions in 82 career games (30 starts) since being selected by Minnesota in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

–Field Level Media

Dec 29, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) enters the field before a game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Bills, CB Christian Benford reach 4-year, $76M extension

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Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford reached agreement on a four-year, $76 million extension, his agents told multiple media outlets on Saturday.

Benford, 24, was entering the final season of his rookie deal. He is now under contract through the 2029 campaign.

The Bills have been busy with contract extensions, including NFL MVP Josh Allen (six years, $330 million), defensive end Greg Rousseau (four years, $80 million), wide receiver Khalil Shakir (four years, $53 million) and linebacker Terrel Bernard (four years, $42 million).

Benford recorded 64 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack in 15 games (all starts) last season.

He has 142 tackles, five interceptions, four forced fumbles and one sack in 39 career games (34 starts) since being selected by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders runs onto the field before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado keeps Deion Sanders with contract extension, huge raise

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Deion Sanders will remain the head coach at Colorado through the 2029 season under terms of a contract extension announced Friday.

He will earn a base salary of $10 million in 2025, making him the highest-paid football coach in the Big 12 and among the top 10 highest-paid head football coaches in the country, the university announced.

ESPN reported that his total compensation over five years will be $54 million, with his pay rising to $11 million annually in 2027 and $12 million in 2029.

Last season, he earned $5.7 million, according to the USA Today coaches’ salary database. Mike Gundy of Oklahoma State earned $7.75 million to top the Big 12, per the database.

Sanders took over a team that was 1-11 in 2022 and saw an improvement to 4-8 in his first season. In 2024, the Buffaloes were 9-4 and earned an invitation to the Alamo Bowl.

In a news release, the school called Sanders’ two seasons as head coach as “transformational” and credited his leadership for turning the Colorado football team into one of the “most-watched teams in sports,” citing 54 million viewers in 2024 as evidence.

“Coach Prime has revolutionized college football and in doing so, has restored CU football to our rightful place as a national power,” athletic director Rick George said. “This extension not only recognizes Coach’s incredible accomplishments transforming our program on and off the field, it keeps him in Boulder to compete for conference and national championships in the years to come.”

Campus leaders also said Sanders’ presence and visibility has influenced the academic side of Colorado, which has seen a 20 percent increase in applications, including an increase of 50.5 percent from students who classify themselves as Black/African American. He also speaks in classes and special campus events.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to continue building something special here at Colorado,” said Sanders, 57. “We’ve just scratched the surface of what this program can be. It’s not just about football; it’s about developing young men who are ready to take on the world. I’m committed to bringing greatness to this university, on and off the field. We’ve got work to do, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but here, making history with these incredible players and this passionate fan base.

“Lastly, anybody got at least a five-bedroom home with acreage for sale?”

Sanders played 14 seasons as a defensive back in the National Football League, won two Super Bowls and was named a first-team All-Pro six times. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

Concurrently, he played nine Major League Baseball seasons, retiring with a career average of .263 with 186 stolen bases and 43 triples in 641 games.

Immediately before accepting the Colorado job, Sanders spent three seasons as the head coach at Jackson State, finishing with a 27-6 record.

–Field Level Media

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (left) laughs as he watches a video on the scoreboard during the second quarter of a preseason football game against the Washington Redskins at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal/Ohio.com]

Trade off: Browns star Myles Garrett agrees to record extension

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Myles Garrett’s trade request from the Cleveland Browns has been canceled.

The Browns said Sunday they have agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2030 season. While the Browns did not disclose his salary, multiple outlets reported he will earn an average of $40 million a year and that the contract includes $123 million in guaranteed money.

Garrett will become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, easily surpassing the three-year, $106.5 million contract that defensive end Maxx Crosby agreed to with the Las Vegas Raiders last week.

On Feb. 3, Garrett requested a trade from the Browns, adamant that he wanted to play for a Super Bowl contender and that money wasn’t the issue. Cleveland.com reported Feb. 27 that a lucrative contract extension would not wipe out Garrett’s trade request.

A stalemate ensued when the Browns said they would not trade, Garrett, who was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.

He is a four-time All-Pro, a six-time Pro Bowl selection and the winner of the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award.

Garrett, 29, has racked up 102.5 sacks, 20 forced fumbles, 200 quarterback hits and 116 tackles for loss in 117 career games (114 starts).

He is the only player in NFL history with 14 or more sacks in four consecutive seasons (2021-24).

He signed a five-year, $125 million extension with the Browns in 2020 and is set to count $19.7 million against the team’s cap in 2025. He would have become an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2027 season, according to Spotrac.

–Field Level Media