The Detroit Lions re-signed franchise defensive tackle Cory Redding to a seven-year, $49 million contract on Monday. The deal also includes $16 million in guaranteed money and makes Redding the highest paid defensive tackle in the NFL.
Redding is coming off a fantastic season with eight sacks, but the way the league is set up right now regarding free agent contracts is absolutely nuts.
Somewhere Tommie Harris has a huge smile on his face. The Bears want to extend Harris’ contract before the regular season kicks off, but if Redding’s deal is any indication, they’ll have to pony up big.
