Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers, DL Corey Liuget agree on multi-year extension

Published Jun. 8, 2015 11:28 p.m. ET

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The Chargers have agreed on a long-term deal with one of their star defenders -- and it's not Eric Weddle.

The team announced they've inked defensive lineman Cory Liuget to a multi-year contract extension on Tuesday. On Monday, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport disclosed that this new deal is for five years and over $50 million, including $30 million in guarnanteed money.

He’ll sign today. RT @nfl: Chargers finalizing extension for 25-year-old DE (via @RapSheet) http://t.co/WD3ZPPM1ph pic.twitter.com/1ZsOth23rm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 9, 2015

Rapoport reported last week that the Bolts were favoring Liuget over more established players like Weddle and quarterback Philip Rivers last week. Luiget inks a new deal before either of those veterans.

That must mean San Diego values Liuget as a big part of their future. The 2011 first-round pick has shown enough prowess in four years to justify a big new contract.

(h/t NFL.com)