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.

[The Franchise]

Jerry Jones is just doing what Jerry Jones wants to do.

Holy Fuck.

[TLO]

Who?

[Mr. Laz]

$40 million guaranteed

:eek:

[Mecca]

Tyron Smith is actually really good. He's super athletic for a lineman and on top of that..he's only 23.

When you have a 23 year old LT who made the probowl giving up 1 sack and 1 hold all season..you have to pay him. I'm sure they think he's going to be the best LT in the league quickly.

[jonzie04]

Man the cowboys are fucked lol. Had to let there best player go, signing an insane deal for smith. Dez coming up for his pay day. They were depending on rookie Demarcus Lawrence for a pass rush and he broke his foot, Sean lee tore his acl. Murray is made of glass, witten is getting old. Things could not be worse for them.

[ChiefsCountry]

That is actually a smart move on Jerry's part. Smith is young and a total stud at left tackle. Cowboys have him signed until he is 31 now.

[The Franchise]

That is actually a smart move on Jerry's part. Smith is young and a total stud at left tackle. Cowboys have him signed until he is 31 now.

A lot can happen in 8 years.....and that's a pretty good chunk of change that is guaranteed.

[TLO]

He's a good player, but that's a lot of money to tie up in a single lineman.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

NFL contracts suck. Less than 40% of a contract is guaranteed. Ridiculous.

[Coochie liquor]

A lot can happen in 8 years.....and that's a pretty good chunk of change that is guaranteed.

Because if he hit free agency he's have got paid fat and likely would have left Dallas. Sound like a lot, but worth it for a guy who isn't injury prone, and is a very good lineman.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Tyron Smith is actually really good. He's super athletic for a lineman and on top of that..he's only 23.

When you have a 23 year old LT who made the probowl giving up 1 sack and 1 hold all season..you have to pay him. I'm sure they think he's going to be the best LT in the league quickly.
Trufangif

[OldSchool]

Who said OL players weren't valued highly again?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Sacc JIHP's?

[Buehler445]

How the fuck do they have the money? Weren't they stupid over the cap not long ago?

[the Talking Can]

Tyron Smith is actually really good. He's super athletic for a lineman and on top of that..he's only 23.

When you have a 23 year old LT who made the probowl giving up 1 sack and 1 hold all season..you have to pay him. I'm sure they think he's going to be the best LT in the league quickly.

i'm pretty sure they think eric fisher is going to be the best lt

[PunkinDrublic]

Jerry Jones is fucking clueless. He actually said on the radio that he expects Tony Romo to be the starting QB for the next 5-6 years. Romo will be lucky to make it through this season. IMO he is a lot more permanently injured than the team is letting on.

[Bufkin]

Paging Mr. Jones. I think it's time to hire a general manager.

[Bufkin]

i'm pretty sure they think eric fisher is going to be the best lt
On paper, he should blow away Tyron Smith when it's all said and done.

Tyron Smith's ceiling is D'Brickashaw Ferguson. Fish's ceiling is Joe Thomas. You do the math.

[TEX]

How the **** do they have the money? Weren't they stupid over the cap not long ago?

The rules are different for them and Denver....Ill say this about Dallas, they knew their OL had issues a few years ago, and they did something about it. Tyrone Smith can really play.

[OnTheWarpath15]

On paper, he should blow away Tyron Smith when it's all said and done.

Tyron Smith's ceiling is D'Brickashaw Ferguson. Fish's ceiling is Joe Thomas. You do the math.

ROFL

Ok, KnowMo.

[O.city]

The owners know the new TV money is going to make the salary cap explode even more.

Plus, Smith is 23 and might already be the best, most talented LT in the game.

[keg in kc]

Holy shit. That's insane.

[Halfcan]

How the **** do they have the money? Weren't they stupid over the cap not long ago?

They raised parking to $660 per car. It goes to $740 next year. That comes with an option to shit in the johnny on the spot and "tailgate" like dallas fans do.

[TEX]

The owners know the new TV money is going to make the salary cap explode even more.

Plus, Smith is 23 and might already be the best, most talented LT in the game.

This

[milkman]

On paper, he should blow away Tyron Smith when it's all said and done.

Tyron Smith's ceiling is D'Brickashaw Ferguson. Fish's ceiling is Joe Thomas. You do the math.

There are just no words.

Holy.....LMAO

[MMXcalibur]

Jesus....that's a ridiculous contract.

[Ming the Merciless]

Dumbasses

They shouldve let him go and then just used their #1 overall pick to get a new one, instead of building a team around the line

why spend draft picks on skill players , what idiots

[PunkinDrublic]

The rules are different for them and Denver....Ill say this about Dallas, they knew their OL had issues a few years ago, and they did something about it. Tyrone Smith can really play.

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.

[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.

[milkman]

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]

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]

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....