The Titans and left tackle Taylor Lewan didn't waste much time working out a long-term extension. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday Lewan received a five-year deal worth $80 million with $50 million guaranteed.
The $16 million average annual value is $500,000 more than Giants tackle Nate Solder received this offseason. His $50 million guaranteed is more than $15 million more than any guaranteed amount for an offensive lineman.
The No. 11 pick in the 2014 NFL draft was on the fifth-year of his rookie contract and skipped the team's mandatory minicamp in search of a new deal. It appeared a deal was imminent when Lewan reported on time for training camp, and it only took one day to get a new contract worked out.
It isn't a huge surprise the Titans came to terms with a long-term deal for their Pro Bowl left tackle. They've spent the entire offseason making moves to help Marcus Mariota, and locking up the player that is responsible for protecting his blind side was an important step toward that.
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The $16 million average annual value is $500,000 more than Giants tackle Nate Solder received this offseason. His $50 million guaranteed is more than $15 million more than any guaranteed amount for an offensive lineman.
The No. 11 pick in the 2014 NFL draft was on the fifth-year of his rookie contract and skipped the team's mandatory minicamp in search of a new deal. It appeared a deal was imminent when Lewan reported on time for training camp, and it only took one day to get a new contract worked out.
It isn't a huge surprise the Titans came to terms with a long-term deal for their Pro Bowl left tackle. They've spent the entire offseason making moves to help Marcus Mariota, and locking up the player that is responsible for protecting his blind side was an important step toward that.
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