Broncos reach extension with Dumervil
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP)
Denver Broncos fans can relax. Not so opposing quarterbacks: NFL sacks leader Elvis Dumervil has at long last agreed to a long-term extension.
Dumervil thrived last season in the Broncos' new defensive alignment that turned him from a classic 4-3 defensive end into a 3-4 linebacker. He responded with an NFL-leading and team-record 17 sacks, a starting spot in the Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.
Only two players have more sacks than Dumervil's 43 since entering the league as a fourth-round draft pick in 2006 out of Louisville - Dallas' DeMarcus Ware (56 1/2) and Minnesota's Jared Allen (52).
Both of them have cashed in with big contracts that contain large guarantees, $40 million for Ware and $31 million for Allen.
ESPN reported that Dumervil's deal was worth $61 million over six seasons with between $41 million and $43 million guaranteed.
The last player the Broncos committed that much money to was cornerback Champ Bailey, who is entering the final season of his six-year, $63 million contract that will pay him $13 million in 2010.
Bailey's future in Denver has been almost as big a topic among Broncos' fans this summer as Dumervil's contract talks.
Rather than hold out or issue ultimatums, Dumervil signed his one-year, $3.168 million restricted free agent tender this summer, bit his lip and participated in the team's offseason camps while his agent, Gary Wichard, and the Broncos hammered out an extension.
That goodwill paid off in a big way Thursday night.
In an e-mail from the Broncos announcing the long-awaited deal, coach Josh McDaniels praised Dumervil's handling of the protracted contract talks this offseason, which he said showed he's ''the type of player and person we want on our team. We look forward to Elvis' impact for many years to come.''
Related Stories
Trending Now
-
Tiger-Lefty duo juices up Pebble Beach
Tiger-Phil pairing could create Hollywood ending at Pebble Beach. -
Whitlock sorry for Lin tweet
Whitlock sorry for Lin tweet -
Bosnia sports center roof collapses
Police in Bosnia say the roof of a sports center in downtown Sarajevo that was used f... -
Pierre-Paul nixes pro wrestling event
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has decided against entering the roug... -
Report: Steelers likely won't keep Ward
Hines Ward looks set to be a victim of the Pittsburgh Steelers' economy drive ahead o...
NFL Videos
Peter Schrager breaks down the QB draft class of 2012. After Luck and RG III, wh...
Victor Cruz talks about going from the practice squad to Super Bowl champ, turni...
FOXSports.com's Peter Schrager gives us several top players who will make some n...
NFL Headlines
More Than Sports on MSN
Fox Sports Store
| itemName | itemURL | imageSrc | price | itemDescription |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys #82 Jason Witten Navy Blue Player T-shirt | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Dallas_Cowboys/browse/featuredproduct/346245/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_346000/FF_346245_xl.jpg&w=100 | 25.95 | Dallas Cowboys #82 Jason Witten Navy Blue Player T-shirt |
| New York Giants Royal Blue Critical Victory V Hoodie Sweatshirt | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_New_York_Giants/browse/featuredproduct/676913/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_676000/ff_676913_xl.jpg&w=100 | 49.95 | New York Giants Royal Blue Critical Victory V Hoodie Sweatshirt |
| San Francisco 49ers Charcoal 1st & Goal IV Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirt | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_San_Francisco_49ers/browse/featuredproduct/678811/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_678000/ff_678811_xl.jpg&w=100 | 49.95 | San Francisco 49ers Charcoal 1st & Goal IV Pullover Hoodie Sweatshirt |
| Carolina Panthers Championship Series Watch | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Carolina_Panthers/browse/featuredproduct/722612/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_722000/ff_722612_xl.jpg&w=100 | 39.95 | Carolina Panthers Championship Series Watch |
| Reebok Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers Replica Jersey - White - | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Green_Bay_Packers/browse/featuredproduct/744236/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_744000/ff_744236_xl.jpg&w=100 | 59.99 | Reebok Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers Replica Jersey - White - |
| Reebok Calvin Johnson Detroit Lions #81 Black Megatron Player Flex Hat | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Detroit_Lions/browse/featuredproduct/756044/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_756000/ff_756044_xl.jpg&w=100 | 25.95 | Reebok Calvin Johnson Detroit Lions #81 Black Megatron Player Flex Hat |
| New England Patriots 2011 AFC East Division Champions Locker Room T-Shirt - White | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_New_England_Patriots/browse/featuredproduct/775172/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_775000/ff_775172_xl.jpg&w=100 | 21.95 | New England Patriots 2011 AFC East Division Champions Locker Room T-Shirt - Whit.. |
| Reebok Tim Tebow Denver Broncos #15 Replica Jersey - White | http://www.foxsportsshop.com/FOX_Denver_Broncos/browse/featuredproduct/775597/source/prsp_ca | http://images.footballfanatics.com/FFImage/thumb.aspx?i=/productImages/_775000/ff_775597_xl.jpg&w=100 | 59.99 | Reebok Tim Tebow Denver Broncos #15 Replica Jersey - White |

Member Comments
Please note by clicking on "add a comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator.