A source told ESPN that the Houston Texans have signed inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney to a five-year, $50 million contract extension.
The source also said that the deal includes $21 million guaranteed.
McKinney was the Texans’ second-round pick in 2015 and has played a major role in the team’s defense. The 25-year-old had his best season in 2016, when he had a career-high 129 tackles and five sacks.
“Benardrick [McKinney] plays a key role in our defense and has been highly productive, but more importantly he is a core player who has developed into a team leader within our program,” general manager Brian Gaine said. “We are excited to have him a part of our long-term future here at the Texans.”
Information from Espn.com contributed to this report.
