The details of Asante Samuel's six-year contract are in, and they reveal just how much the Eagles wanted to sign the Pro Bowl cornerback away from the New England Patriots.
According to a league source, Samuel will make $32.14 million in the first three years of his deal with the team, which is nearly $8.4 million more than defensive end Jevon Kearse received in his first three seasons. Kearse, who was released by the Eagles last week, had been the highest-paid defensive player in team history before Samuel's deal. The total value of Samuel's contract is $57.14 million, according to the source.
Samuel, who signed with the Eagles on Friday, when the free-agent market opened, received a $6 million signing bonus and $7 million roster bonuses for 2008 and 2009, bringing his total guaranteed money to $20 million.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer
According to a league source, Samuel will make $32.14 million in the first three years of his deal with the team, which is nearly $8.4 million more than defensive end Jevon Kearse received in his first three seasons. Kearse, who was released by the Eagles last week, had been the highest-paid defensive player in team history before Samuel's deal. The total value of Samuel's contract is $57.14 million, according to the source.
Samuel, who signed with the Eagles on Friday, when the free-agent market opened, received a $6 million signing bonus and $7 million roster bonuses for 2008 and 2009, bringing his total guaranteed money to $20 million.
-- Philadelphia Inquirer
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