Marquette King has emerged as one of the top punters in the NFL. Now he’s getting paid like it.
The Oakland Raiders announced Monday that King has been signed to a long-term contract extension. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the deal is worth $16.5 million over five years, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Per Rapoport, the contract includes $5.125 million that is fully guaranteed, second most among punters. The guaranteed money jumps to $10.75 million by year three.