Eric Fisher, Chiefs Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

The Kansas City Chiefs and tackle Eric Fisher avoided any contractual dispute Saturday, agreeing to a four-year, $48 million extension. 

Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reported the terms of the deal, which includes $40 million in guarantees. The total agreement will be for six years and $63 million, including the two seasons remaining on Fisher's current contract. Rand Getlin of NFL Network reported Fisher will get $22 million at signing.

Fisher, 25, has played in 46 of a possible 48 games since being taken No. 1 overall in 2013. He has moved back and forth between the two tackle spots but seems settled on the left side heading into this season.

"We were able to reach an agreement with Eric and his representatives on a contract extension," Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said in a statement. "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."

Fisher has yet to make a Pro Bowl and did not grade out as an especially effective player last season. Pro Football Focus ranked him 39th among offensive tackles. While he wasn't especially deficient against the run or the pass, he wasn't particularly good in either category. He was ranked outside the top 50 in PFF grades in both categories.

The Chiefs also struggled to find a position for Fisher in each of his first two seasons, so lavishing him with such a big contract is a surprise. They likely could have held out another year to see whether Fisher could progress into being the type of star who deserves such a lofty contract.

But if Fisher did become a star, his price would have skyrocketed. The Chiefs are instead banking on him staying on an upward trajectory while the tackle market continues rising. If Fisher even winds up being an above-average left tackle, this deal could look smart in two or three years.

If not, it's the NFL. There will be a point at which his base salary takes a superficial rise and allows the Chiefs to move on.

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