For Texans backup center Greg Mancz, it was an unprecedented financial development.
Instead of signing another short-term deal without guarantees, the valuable reserve was being valued with a two-year, $7.913 million contract extension that included $3.5 million guaranteed.
It was a significant moment for the former undrafted free agent from Toledo as he was paid a $2 million roster bonus Monday.
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"It's obviously exciting and I'm really happy they want to keep around a little longer," Mancz said. "I'm excited to be part of this team and I'm really excited to get to work.