Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick signed a four-year contract extension on Wednesday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the extension will pay him more than $18.4 million per season. That number eclipses Jamal Adams' $17.5 million per year contract.
Fitzpatrick had one year remaining on his rookie contract.
"I am very excited," Fitzpatrick said. "I am still kind of in shock right now. It's a blessing. I am really excited. It's just the beginning. I am appreciative. I am thankful. Now I just want to keep on chopping.
"I love the history here.