(Reuters) - The Kansas City Chiefs signed Pro Bowl linebacker Justin Houston to a long-term contract on Wednesday that is believed to be the NFL's most lucrative ever for a linebacker.
Though the Chiefs did not disclose terms of the deal, local media estimate it to be worth $101 million over six years with $52.5 million guaranteed.
"Today we were able to reach an agreement with Justin and his agent, Joel Segal, to keep him here in Kansas City for the foreseeable future," Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said in a statement.
"He's one of the top players in the National Football League and a premier pass rusher.