The Indianapolis Colts have extended former number one pick Andrew Luck’s contract through 2021, according to Colts owner Jim Irsay. He announced the news on Twitter.
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
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that Luck’s deal will make him the highest paid player in the NFL. He will be paid $75 million over the first three years of the deal.
On his 5-year extension, #Colts QB Andrew Luck is now the highest paid player in the NFL, source said. Puts him over Joe Flacco's $22.1M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 29, 2016
The biggest contract before this one for Luck was the five-year, $110 million deal the Green Bay Packers gave quarterback Aaron Rodgers in 2013. The Seattle Seahawks gave quarterback Russell Wilson a four-year, $87.6 million extension that included $60 million in guaranteed money last year. According to other reports, Luck is getting $87 million guaranteed with this extension, the largest sum of guaranteed money in NFL history.
“I am thrilled and excited to continue with this great organization,” Luck said in a statement. “I am thankful to the Irsay family and Mr. Irsay for providing me with this great opportunity and the trust that they’ve shown in me. I can’t wait for this season to start.”
Luck has the fourth-most passing yards (14,838) by any quarterback in his first four seasons in NFL history. He also is the fourth quarterback with at least 100 touchdown passes through four years, including an NFL-leading 40 in 2014. It’s time to see if he can live up to the hype and follow in Peyton Manning’s shoes.
