The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a four-year, $80 million extension with three-time All-Pro Quenton Nelson on Saturday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The deal includes $60 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid guard in NFL history in terms of average annual value.
Nelson, the sixth overall pick in the 2018 draft, was approaching the end of his rookie contract. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Aug. 10 that the Colts were looking to give him a new deal and were hopeful of getting something done by the end of the month.
The 26-year-old was in a great position to become the highest-paid guard in the league, surpassing Brandon Scherff's $16.