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Ryan Kerrigan contract extension adds context to Aldon Smith contract situation

Another pass rusher has signed a contract extension. We break down what Ryan Kerrigan's deal might mean for Aldon Smith.

Washington announced on Wednesday that Ryan Kerrigan signed a five-year contract extension, inking a deal worth up to $57.5 million. Preliminary reports mention a $16 million signing bonus, but does not indicate what else is guaranteed.

This deal follows Justin Houston's contract extension two weeks ago with the Kansas City Chiefs. Houston signed a six-year deal worth as much as $101 million. His deal included $52.5 million in various guarantees, including $32.