Dallas signs OT to 8 yr/109 million extension

[Mr. Laz]

Dallas Cowboys LT Tyron Smith signs eight-year contract extension, deal worth $109 million
By Rainer Sabin rsabin@dallasnews.com
12:58 pm on July 30, 2014 | Permalink

OXNARD, Calif. — Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith signed an eight-year contract extension that will keep him in Dallas through 2023.

The total value of the deal is worth $109 million with $40 million guaranteed, sources said Wednesday. Smith will make $32 million in the first three years of the new contract.

The former ninth-overall pick of the 2011 draft, Smith made the Pro Bowl last season. In May, the Cowboys picked up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. Before Tuesday’s news dropped, Smith’s 2015 salary was to be fully guaranteed for $10.039 million, which is equal to the 2014 transition tag for offensive linemen. Smith was set to make a base salary of $2.079 million in 2014.

Smith, 23, is the foundation of the Cowboys’ rebuilt offensive line. He has started all 47 games in which he has played and has conceded only 14 sacks in his career, according to STATS LLC.

The Cowboys made it known they were to complete a contract extension with Smith in 2014. Now they will turn their attention to lengthening receiver Dez Bryant’s deal. He is scheduled to become a free agent in 2015.

Because of his youth, solid work ethic and consistency protecting Tony Romo’s blindside, Smith became a valuable piece that Cowboys management felt could be an asset to the team for more than a decade. On Wednesday, Dallas committed to a future with Smith as its left tackle.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

An 8 year deal might be a bit much but getting this guy locked up long term was a smart move.

If I were starting a franchise today and had my choice of not only tackles but offensive linemen in general, Tyron Smith would be my first pick.

But......

But......


Eric Fisher, man.

Eric Fisher.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

A little late for that don't you think? Romo has had to have offseason spine surgery and has suffered multiple injuries due to poor o line play. Weeden will be starting by the end of the season and the cowgirls will remain a punch line.

Sure, it was late and that's why they became committed to improving their OL quickly. And yes, the Boys will remain a punch line because of Jerry's antics, but now their O-Line can definitely punch back.

[ChiefsCountry]

Scary thing about Smith is he didn't play left tackle at USC, that was held down by Kalil.

[Coogs]

So the new LT price is going north of 14 million soon. Nice!

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by milkman

But......



But......





Eric Fisher, man.



Eric Fisher.

* Never mind. Stupid joke.

[Bewbies]

Am I the only one shocked that the first $100,000,000 contract signed by an offensive lineman wasn't in KC? The fans would be overjoyed to have a franchise tackle with a contract that big....