Chiefs Re-Sign Eric Fisher

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The Kansas City Chiefs have inked offensive tackle and former number one overall pick Eric Fisher to a four-year $48 million deal. The deal was announced by the Chiefs, and the financial terms were disclosed by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Fisher will be guaranteed to make at least $40 million. Fisher is now under contract for six more seasons, and he'll be making $63 million over those six seasons.

"We were able to reach an agreement with Eric and his representatives on a contract extension," Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said. In three seasons, he's grown significantly as a football player in our system. He's a tough, physical presence and a leader on our offensive line. We look forward to keeping him as a part of our organization and community."

Kansas City picked up Fisher's fifth year option in May. He is scheduled to make $3.4 million, and $11.9 million in the next two seasons. Fisher was selected by the Chiefs with the first overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. He lost his job last September, but after his play improved, he regained the starting left tackle job at the midway point of the season.

Fisher allowed 42 quarterback pressures in 2013, 42 pressures in 2014, and 37 pressures in 2015. Fisher is the highest-paid lineman in all of the NFL. Fisher has played in 46 of 48 possible games since 2013, and he's shuffled around the offensive line. Fisher, 25, seems to be locked in at starting left tackle. He's yet to make a Pro Bowl in his career, but if he starts the whole season, he might be able to make it to his first Pro Bowl next season.