Tristan Wirfs is now the highest paid offensive lineman in NFL history after getting the largest contract in Buccaneers history, agreeing to a five year deal worth $140.63 million dollars;
Sources: Buccaneers and three-time Pro-Bowl OT Tristan Wirfs reached agreement on a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension that now makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history. Wirfs was in the final year of a contract scheduled to pay him $18.24 million… pic.twitter.com/J6LsFEB9Of
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It was reported by some that the Bucs and Wirfs were “miles apart” on a deal while others - including Wirfs himself - reassured fans that there were just some small hurdles to get over inn order to get this deal done.