The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a contract extension with receiver T.Y. Hilton this week.
According to ESPN.com, the deal is for five years and is worth $65 million -- $39 million of which is guaranteed.
The number is twice as much guaranteed money as any other player on the Colts roster. Quarterback Andrew Luck is second on the team with $22.1 million.
"It's a great day for the Indianapolis Colts, T.Y. Hilton and his family," Colts general manager Ryan Grigson said in a statement. "We're extr
emely happy as an organization to ensure that T.Y. will continue to
be a part of our journey for many years to come. His daily excellence on
and off the field is a shining example of an individual striving for
greatness and what it truly means to be a Colt."
Hilton, who drafted in 2012, is coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance, after recording 82 receptions for 1,345 yards last season.
Furthermore, according to ESPN Stats & Information, he has 17 receptions of at least 40 yards since 2012, the third most in the NFL during that time span behind DeSean Jackson (23) and A.J. Green (19).
According to ESPN.com, the deal is for five years and is worth $65 million -- $39 million of which is guaranteed.
The number is twice as much guaranteed money as any other player on the Colts roster. Quarterback Andrew Luck is second on the team with $22.1 million.
"It's a great day for the Indianapolis Colts, T.Y. Hilton and his family," Colts general manager Ryan Grigson said in a statement. "We're extr
Hilton, who drafted in 2012, is coming off his first Pro Bowl appearance, after recording 82 receptions for 1,345 yards last season.
Furthermore, according to ESPN Stats & Information, he has 17 receptions of at least 40 yards since 2012, the third most in the NFL during that time span behind DeSean Jackson (23) and A.J. Green (19).
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