Orlando Sentinel

Rodgers’ new deal: 4 years, $134 million

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Aaron Rodgers is another big deal.

The two-time NFL MVP and the Packers agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year extension that would keep Rodgers under contract through the 2023 season.

The four-year deal is worth $134 million, with more than $100 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers’ former teammate, NFL Network analyst James Jones, first reported the agreement.

Rodgers’ new annual average salary of $33.5 million per year would eclipse Falcons quarterbac­k Matt Ryan’s five-year extension worth $30 million a year.

Rodgers turns 35 in December. He signed his previous extension, a fiveyear deal worth $110 million, before the 2013 season. getting from the Packers, a person familiar with the deal said.

The trade gives the Seahawks a proven backup behind Russell Wilson. The Packers reportedly will receive a late-round draft pick.

Hundley stepped into a starting role last season for the Packers when Aaron Rodgers went down with a broken collarbone. Hundley started nine games and the Packers went 3-6. He threw for 1,836 yards and nine touchdowns, but also threw 12 intercepti­ons.

For the Packers, the deal means that DeShone Kizer has won the backup job behind Rodgers.

Browns LB Mychal Kendricks has been charged with using insider trading tips from an acquaintan­ce to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on four major trading deals, federal prosecutor­s said. Co-defendant Damilare Sonoiki was paid $10,000 in kickbacks in the scheme from 2014-2015, as well as perks like tickets to Eagles games. Sonoiki had been working as a junior analyst at an unnamed investment bank in New York, prosecutor­s said . ... The Seahawks signed WR Tyler Lockett to a three-year extension. A former AllPro selection as a kick returner, Lockett’s rookie deal was set to expire after the 2018 season . ... Vikings WR Cayleb Jones was arrested on suspicion of misdemeano­r domestic assault and theft. Vikings GM Rick Spielman said the team is aware of the situation and gathering more informatio­n . ... Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said LB K.J. Wright will miss at least a couple of weeks after undergoing arthroscop­ic knee surgery.

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