
Agent's Take: Who'll benefit from Jamal Adams resetting the safety market, plus a closer look at Seahawks deal
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Which safety could cash in next? Two stand out
The contract stalemate between the Seahawks and safety Jamal Adams is finally over. Adams, who had been "holding in" during training camp, signed a four-year, $70 million contract extension worth up to $72 million through incentives and salary escalators to dramatically reset the safety market. At $17.5 million per year, Adams receives a 14.75% increase over Justin Simmons, who became the NFL's highest paid safety at $15.25 million per year in March. After being designated as franchise player by the Broncos for a second straight year, Simmons signed a four-year, $61 million contract with $35 million in guarantees where $32.1 million was fully guaranteed. Adams has $38 million in overall guarantees, which includes a $20 million signing bonus. The $20 million ties Eric Berry and Earl Thomas for the biggest signing bonus in a veteran safety contract over the last few years.More Related News