Browns WR Jarvis Landry signs five-year extension Published: Apr 12, 2018 at 04:09 AM Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host https://www.wildjerseymall.com/jonas-brodin-jersey The are making sure one of their big-name acquisitions is around for the long haul -- but it won't come cheap. Cleveland signed traded-for wideout to a five-year contract extension, the announced Friday. Per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the contract is worth $75.5 million. The ma sive payout comes packed with a stunning $47 million guaranteed, an unexpected mountain of cash for a slot receiver and roughly $9 million more in guarantees than netted from the Bucs. You can bet this news just woke out of bed. "I'm excited for the journey with my new teammates and building, one day at a time https://www.wildjerseymall.com/eric-staal-jersey , starting with the offseason program on Monday," Landry said in a statement. "Let's be great Cleveland." The last month in exchange for a 2018 fourth-rounder plus a seventh-round pick in 2019. Landry was previously scheduled to play out the year under his $15.982 million franchise tag, but the had hoped to work out an extension all along. " is the type of football player we want https://www.wildjerseymall.com/thomas-vanek-jersey on this team for a long time," general manager John Dorsey said in a statement. "Obviously, he's an accomplished playmaker, that's why we went after him in the trade but in his short time as a Brown we can already see the type of leadership and competitivene s he's going to bring to his teammates. We are very pleased that we've been able to secure him to a long-term contract." Whether Landry is worth this kind of cash will certainly elicit strong opinions from self-styled Twitter hot-takers in the weeks and months to come. The sit high atop the rest of the NFL with $70 million in cap space, but landed there through strict bookkeeping and a rash https://www.wildjerseymall.com/alex-stalock-jersey of jettisoned veteran contracts. Dorsey has a reputation for big payouts, and only enforced that with this meaty contract for Landry, who led the NFL in catches last season but managed just 8.8 yards per reception, tied for 108th league-wide. Landry is under pre sure to deliver in a hurry for a receiving group that has vastly underachieved under coach Hue Jackson. First-rounder can't get out of his own way, while 's return -- which feels like a dream -- is still regarded with an eye of suspicion. With under center, the finally have a quarterback boasting a dose of starting experience. Landry gives them something similar at wideout, but the cost is exorbitant. fans better hope Dorsey is on to something with https://www.wildjerseymall.com/zach-parise-jersey this incredible contract. Officially, official. Cleveland Browns (@Browns) This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.