NFL 2007 Season Thread

**Mr. Monday Morning** · 12-28-2007, 06:32 PM

Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that the Colts and safety Bob Sanders have agreed to a contract extension that makes Sanders the highest-paid safety in the NFL.

Per Mortensen, the deal is a five-year, $37.5 million contract with $20 million guaranteed.

Sanders' return from an injury was a huge part of the postseason defensive turnaround that led Indianapolis to a Super Bowl title a year ago, and he was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Still, this is a risky move for the Colts. Injuries have limited Sanders to just 38 games in his four-year career, and the Colts already have a lot of money tied up in a few high-priced players.

With Sanders under contract, the Colts can now focus on a new deal for tight end Dallas Clark, who becomes a free agent after the season. Clark is likely to get the franchise tag if he and the team can't reach an agreement on a contract extension.

12-28-2007, 06:32 PM	#11
Mr. Monday Morning All Part Of The Plan Posts: 12,125	4 RP Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that the Colts and safety Bob Sanders have agreed to a contract extension that makes Sanders the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Per Mortensen, the deal is a five-year, $37.5 million contract with $20 million guaranteed. Sanders' return from an injury was a huge part of the postseason defensive turnaround that led Indianapolis to a Super Bowl title a year ago, and he was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after this season. Still, this is a risky move for the Colts. Injuries have limited Sanders to just 38 games in his four-year career, and the Colts already have a lot of money tied up in a few high-priced players. With Sanders under contract, the Colts can now focus on a new deal for tight end Dallas Clark, who becomes a free agent after the season. Clark is likely to get the franchise tag if he and the team can't reach an agreement on a contract extension.