The Kansas City Chiefs and Justin Houston have agreed to a 6 year contract extension prior to today’s deadline. Houston’s six year deal is worth $101 Million with 52.5 guaranteed. Houston confirmed the deal on twitter.
Blessed to sign contract with the KC Chiefs. Thanks to my family #1 & my agents Joel Segal & @gbo74 for the awesome contract!
— Justin Houston (@JHouston50) July 15, 2015
Also Thanks & great appreciation to Mr. Hunt, Coach Reid, John Dorsey and of course the best fans of the NFL
— Justin Houston (@JHouston50) July 15, 2015
Houston’s deal is now the richest in Chiefs history and the largest for any linebacker. Houston is now the second highest paid defensive player behind Ndamukong Suh. After recording 22 sacks in 2014 the Chiefs linebacker rightfully earned his contract.
Houston is hoping to top Michael Strahan’s single season record of 22.5 sacks in 2015. The 26 year old has plenty of tread on the tires to continue to be successful. He was also voted No. 27 in the player’s 2015 Top 100 list. Only time will tell if the other franchise players reach new deals.
