The Texans invested $21 million guaranteed into linebacker Bendardrick McKinney as the man who anchors the middle of their defense and operates as an extra coach on the field as their designated signal caller.
Here's a breakdown of the Texans' investment in McKinney:
Total value: $51.163 million over five years
Average per year: $10 million
Signing bonus: $3.75 million
Roster bonus 2018: $5.25 million
Guaranteed money: $21 million
2018: $10.163 million total, $1.163 million base salary, $3.75 million signing bonus, $5.