BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 16: Offensive lineman Wade Smith #74 and Duane Brown #76 of the Houston Texans look on from the bench during the closing moments of the Texans 29-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 16, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Duane Brown Gets A Contract Extension From Texans
Duane Brown will be staying in Houston for the time being. The tackle has agreed to a new contract with the Texans.
Duane Brown Gets A Contract Extension From Texans
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Duane Brown Contract: Texans Fans Love The New Deal
On Wednesday, the Houston Texans came to terms with offensive tackle Duane Brown on a new six-year contract. The immediate reaction from Texans fans was very favorable.
Battle Red Blog was on top of the news, and the early response from fans is that they liked the move. After the details of the contract were revealed, they loved it.
... [T]ying up Brown long term is a fantastic move by the Texans' front office. Brown, who was a surprise pick in 2008 after the Texans traded down, has gone from the worst left tackle in the league to one of the best. Brown is just 27 years old and is entering his prime years.
Update: Deal is 6 years, $53.4MM, with $22.08MM guaranteed. An absolutely fantastic deal for both the team and Duane. Nicely done.
As expected, fans are solidly behind this move and are looking forward to Brown holding down the offensive line for six more years.
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Duane Brown's Contract Is 6 Years, $53.4 Million, According To Report
The Houston Texans and offensive tackle Duane Brown came to terms on a new contract on Thursday. The early reports of the contract details indicate that the home-grown linesman will be staying in town for the next six years.
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the deal is a $53.4 million extension that will keep the team's 2008 first-round draft pick with the team through 2017. $22.08 million of the contract will be guaranteed money, with an average annual salary of about $8.9 million.
The Texans are planning on building their offensive line around Brown for years to come. With the new contract, they've locked down a cornerstone of their line at a reasonable rate.
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Texans, Duane Brown Reach Contract Agreement
Duane Brown will be staying in Houston for the time being. The tackle has agreed to a new contract with the Texans.
