Jerry Hughes has blossomed into one of the NFL's better pass rushers over the last couple seasons. Now he'll be paid like one.
The Bills and the 26-year-old defensive end have agreed to a contract extension, the team announced Monday without disclosing terms. ESPN reports the deal is worth over $45 million for five years.
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JERRY HUGHES IS BACK! The DE has officially re-signed with the Bills: http://t.co/NkiiqSbkBQ pic.twitter.com/huPZYa0qwn
— Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) March 9, 2015Hughes had 10 sacks in each of his two seasons with the Bills since coming over in a trade from the Colts prior to the 2013 season. He also forced three fumbles while playing alongside three Pro Bowl picks on Buffalo's defensive line last season.