If you don’t know who Jurrell Casey is, then you should spend the rest of the week getting your football knowledge up to par.
Casey just received a hefty four-year, $36 million extension from the Tennessee Titans. According to reports, $20 million of that is guaranteed.
Big news, #Titans fans! The Titans and @jurrellc have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension! #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/MLy695bkgX
— Tennessee Titans (@TennesseeTitans) August 27, 2014
Casey may not have the name recognition of some of his peers, but according to Pro Football Focus, he may be the best all-around defensive tackle in the game.
Jurrell Casey's 39 stops were t-2nd most among DTs last year & 54 pressures 3rd most. Top quality all round DT, earned that contract.
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) August 27, 2014