Quarterback Andrew Luck has signed a record-setting contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts, according to team owner Jim Irsay.
Andrew has signed through 2021
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) June 29, 2016
$140 Million over 6 Years… Biggest Contract in NFL History… Congrats to #12!!!
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) June 29, 2016
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported more details of the deal, which Irsay announced Wednesday after months of saying a long-term contract extension for Luck was a priority for the Colts.
Colts signed Andrew Luck through 2021.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 29, 2016
Details on Andrew Luck deal:
5-year extension (6-year deal).
Just north of $139 million (a record).
$87 million in guarantees (a record).
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 29, 2016
Before today, richest guarantees were $65 million given to Eli Manning and Philip Rivers. Colts gave Andrew Luck $87 million in guarantees.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 29, 2016
And one of the best parts of the deal for Andrew Luck. Scheduled to be a free agent again at 32. Another big bite of the apple awaits.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 29, 2016
Luck was limited to just seven games last season because of injuries, but there’s no denying he’s one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL when healthy. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Luck threw for a career-best 4,761 yards and 40 touchdowns during the 2014 season.
Luck, who was drafted first overall in 2012, is entering his fifth NFL season. He’ll turn 27 in September.
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