The Minnesota Vikings have locked up cornerback Xavier Rhodes for the foreseeable future on a huge new contract extension. It’s not surprising, and it’s a deal that’s been in the works for a bit now.
Depending on which report you believe, it was either a five or six-year deal worth $70 million or $78 million.
Xavier Rhodes' 6-year deal includes over $42M in first 3 years. Makes him third highest paid CB (APY) behind Trumaine Johnson, Josh Norman.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 30, 2017
Either way, it’s a whole heck of a lot of money.
This new reality isn’t lost on Rhodes, who took to Twitter expressing his thoughts on his new deal.
The bank account done caught the Holy Ghost!!!!💰💰💰💰
— Xavier Rhodes (@XavierRhodes29_) July 30, 2017
Rick Ross would be so proud.
Rhodes, who has a second child on the way, has certainly earned the right to an elite paycheck. He’s one of the best man-to-man cover guys in the business (watch this), and his physical play at the line of scrimmage is one of the reasons the Minnesota Vikings can be a dominant defensive squad.