Unlikely Palmer gets all $50 million, but he will get a decent chunk of it upfront.
Carson Palmer has agreed to a 3 year extension with Arizona worth $50M in total. He was set to be a free agent after 2014 season
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) November 7, 2014
Palmer's deal surely has protections for AZ in the event of injury and likely a pay-as-you go element. But chance at $17M/yr is no joke
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) November 7, 2014
Carson Palmer’s extension has $20.5 million in guaranteed money thru '15. No guarantees for ’16 & ’17. Average salary range 15.9-16.6 mil
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) November 7, 2014