Sean Smith to Sign with Raiders: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

March 10, 2016   ·   Alec Nathan   ·   Jump to comments


Sean Smith became an expendable piece of the Kansas City Chiefs secondary following the emergence of reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Marcus Peters, and the veteran cornerback packed his bags on Thursday after reportedly agreeing to a contract with the Oakland Raiders. 
NFL Network's Rand Getlin reported, "Smith has agreed to terms to become a member of the Raiders." NFL Network's Ian Rapoport added, "Smith agreed to a [four-year] deal worth [$40 million], [a] source said, with [$20 million] guaranteed." 
In February, the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs reported Smith was seeking a deal that would pay out somewhere between $8 million and $10 million annually. 
A seven-year pro, Smith has been among the league's most durable defenders since making his debut in 2009. As Biggs pointed out, Smith has missed a grand total of four games—with three coming as the result of a suspension at the start of last season. <...

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