Titans DT Casey signs hefty multi-year extension
Jul 28, 2017 - 9:48 PM Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with the Tennessee Titans, the team announced Friday.Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the club, however multiple outlets reported that the pact was for four years and $60.4 million -- with $40 million guaranteed.
"It is rare to do a contract extension early in this business," Titans general manager Jon Robinson said. "But Jurrell is a unique player in that he was drafted here, has already done an extension with the team, is a standout in our community, and has earned multiple Pro Bowl invitations. We are happy to have him as a Titan for many years to come."
Casey, who has two years remaining on his current contract, recorded 51 tackles and five sacks during the 2016 season. The 27-year-old is the first player to register four consecutive seasons with at least five sacks since the team moved to Tennessee in 1999.
Casey has collected 467 career tackles and 33 sacks since being selected by Tennessee with a third-round pick in the 2011 draft.
"I want to make sure I make every play I possibly can," Casey told the Titans' website after agreeing to the extension.
Casey also has been impressive in the community, as he was voted the 2016 Tennessee Titans Walter Payton Man of the Year, which recognizes players for excellence on and off the field.
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