Arizona Cardinals to re-sign tackle D.J. Humphries to $45m extension

Humphries was drafted by the Cardinals in the first round back in 2015.

Image: Cardinals tackle D.J. Humphries

Kyler Murray's main bodyguard will be sticking around awhile in Arizona.

D.J. Humphries, one of the top left tackles scheduled to hit the free agent market next month, reportedly agreed to a three-year, $45m contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals. NFL Network first reported the news, which ESPN announced it confirmed.

Humphries reportedly will earn $30 million over the next two seasons with $29m guaranteed.

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Humphries, 26, has started all 43 games he has played in his five-year NFL career, but 2019 marked the first time he has started all 16 games in a season.

After the Cardinals picked him in the first round (No. 24 overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Florida product failed to even sniff the field during a game as a rookie.

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He earned the starting nod in 2016, but injuries forced him to miss 21 of 48 games from 2016-18.

The Cardinals, with rookie Murray at quarterback, finished last season 5-10-1, in last place in the NFC West. They allowed 50 sacks, which tied for the fifth-highest total in the league.

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NFL offseason key dates

When? What?
February 24 - March 2 NFL Scouting Combine
February 25 First day for teams to designate Franchise or Transition Players
March 10 Deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players
March 18 2020 league year and free agency period begin
April 6 Clubs with new head coaches (Panthers) may begin offseason workout programs
April 17 Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets
April 23-25 2020 NFL Draft
July 15 Deadline for any designated Franchise Player to sign a multi-year contract extension
Mid-July Teams may open training camp for rookies seven days before the permissible reporting date for veterans
September 5 Teams must reduce rosters to 53 players.

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