7 NFL players who will sign the next massive contract extensions
These seven NFL players are in line to sign the next big contract extensions.
Dak Prescott aside, it’s been a good offseason if you’re an NFL player looking for a contract extension. Jamal Adams seeking a new deal in New York led to him being traded to Seattle, where they will surely be working out a new pact. But there have also been a number of monster extensions signed already as well.
The Cleveland Browns inked defensive end Myles Garrett to a five-year, $125 million deal with a reported $100 million in guarantees. Joey Bosa then topped that per-season figure and the guarantees as the Los Angeles Chargers locked him up to a five-year, $135 million deal with $102 million guaranteed. And, of course — among others — there’s the massive 10-year contract that Patrick Mahomes signed with the Kansas City Chiefs potentially worth north of $500 million.
As is often the case, though, the NFL is very much a “what’s next” conversation. So as we look at these deals being signed in the 2020 offseason, it’s fair to ask what other deals are coming down the line soon. While there are certainly others who fit the bill, these seven big-time NFL contract extensions will be coming down the line in the near future.
Note: All stats are via Pro Football Reference unless otherwise noted.
7. Marlon Humphrey, CB, Baltimore Ravens
When the Baltimore Ravens used the No. 16 overall pick in 2017 on cornerback Marlon Humphrey out of Alabama, there were many analysts who were critical of the move. Yes, there were fans of the prospect but, in relation to other players at the position on the board, he seemed like a potential reach.
As it turns out, the Ravens just might’ve been better at scouting than those who believed that. Because though Humphrey had some raw qualities coming out of college, he’s done nothing but succeed at the NFL level.
Unlike some corners throughout the league, you aren’t going to see Humphrey regarded as one of the best run defenders from the outside or anything of that nature. The simple truth, though, is that he doesn’t need to be. The Ravens ask their cornerbacks to man-up in coverage and thrive when they have players who can consistently fill that role. Humphrey, when paired with Marcus Peters, showed he’s more than capable of doing that.
After three years in the league, Baltimore still has a bit of time as they work on a long-term deal with Humphrey. But given the style of play that they like to run on defense, it’s difficult to imagine a world in which they aren’t considering the cornerback a long-term priority.