BREAKING: Vikings Sign DT Linval Joseph To Massive Extension
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a four-year, $50 million contract extension with defensive tackle Linval Joseph, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. $31 million is guaranteed.
The #Vikings agreed to terms with star DT Linval Joseph to a 4-year, $50M extension, source said. He gets $31.5M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 5, 2017
From his agency, which now has the two highest paid NTs in Joseph and Brandon Williams of the #Ravens https://t.co/EAsmsaQKYH
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 5, 2017
Joseph is now under contract through the 2022 season, joining cornerback Xavier Rhodes and defensive end Everson Griffen. He has two years remaining on his old deal that holds $6.85 million cap hits each season.
Joseph had 77 tackles with four sacks and three forced fumbles last season.
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