Linebacker Christian Kirksey and the Cleveland Browns have agreed to a new four-year contract extension.ย
The Browns officially announced Kirksey's deal. NFL Network's Ian Rapoportย reported Kirksey's extension includes $20 million in guaranteed money and a total of $38 million.ย
Since being drafted by the Browns with the 71st overall pick in 2014, Kirksey has emerged as one of their best defenders.ย
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Last season marked the first time Kirksey started all 16 games. The 24-year-old had a career-high 143 total tackles in 2016 and led all NFL linebackers with 63 defensive stops, perย Pro Football Focus.ย
The Browns have a solid front seven with Kirksey, Jamie Collins and 2017 No. 1 overall draft pick Myles Garrett. If Garrett can develop into the star pass-rusher Cleveland assumes he can be, this group will be intimidating for opposing offenses to prepare for.ย
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