What Xavien Howard's record extension means for Rams and Marcus PetersOn Thursday night, the Dolphins and Xavien Howard agreed to a five-year extension worth $76.5 million. That’s an average of $15.3 million per year, which makes him the richest corner in the league. The deal just edges out Josh Norman, whose contract is for $15 million per year and $75 million total.
This signing might seem completely unrelated to the Rams, but don’t be fooled: They’re paying attention. Marcus Peters is entering the last year of his contract and the Rams have already expressed an interest in signing him long-term.
With Howard inking a record-setting extension, it complicates things for Los Angeles. Howard’s contract could be the going rate for elite cornerbacks now.
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