Cardinals reportedly agree to record extension with star safety Tyrann Mathieu

The Arizona Cardinals have locked up Pro Bowl cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, agreeing to a five-year, $62.5 million contract extension that includes $40 million in guarantees, ESPN reported Tuesday. The guaranteed money reportedly is the most by any safety in the NFL.

Tyrann Mathieu $40M GTD... Most guaranteed money among current safety contracts Harrison Smith (Vikings) at $28.6M. per @ESPNStatsInfo

— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) 2 August 2016

Mathieu had a career year in 2015, finishing with 80 tackles and five interceptions -- both personal bests. The 24-year-old star safety missed the final two regular-season games of 2015 and Arizona's playoff run after suffering an ACL injury that he is still rehabbing.

Cardinals and S Tyrann "Honey Badger" Mathieu reached agreement on 5-year, $62.5 million agreement that includes $40M gtd, per sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 2 August 2016

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