New contract reportedly has $52.5m guaranteedRichest ever contract for a linebackerRecorded 22 sacks last seasonThe Kansas City Chiefs spoke with representatives for Justin Houston approximately an extension before last season. When they were unable to reach a pact,the defensive star made a expansive gamble by playing out the final year of his rookie contract.
The Chiefs rewarded their standout pass rusher handsomely on Wednesday. The team and Houston agreed to a six-year, $101m contract just hours before the deadline for a long-term deal, and the culmination of long negotiation that made the All-Pro the highest-paid linebacker in NFL history.
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Source: theguardian.com