Eagles extend cornerback Avonte Maddox’s contract

Prior to the showdown against the New Orleans Saints, lThe Philadelphia Eagles are confirming that the 2018 Draft class has been one of the best in recent history of the franchise offering contractual extensions to its players.

The Eagles offered contract extensions to tackle Jordan mailata and to the defensive end Josh sweat before the start of the regular season and to the tight end Dallas goedert some days ago. Now, it was cornerback Avonte Maddox’s turn to secure his future in Philadelphia..

The Philadelphia team confirmed that the new contract will keep Maddox at Lincoln Financial Field until the end of the 2024 season.. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo report, Pittsburgh’s product will earn $ 22.5 million, of which $ 13.3 million are guaranteed.

Maddox has played in all 10 Eagles games this year and has started in two. Its main function is in the slot. He currently has 45 tackles, four apses defended, one interception and a half quarterback sack.

2018 draft

The Eagles only had five picks in the 2018 Draft and all have added value to the franchise. In the second round they chose Goedert; in the fourth to Maddox and Sweat: in the sixth to tackle Matt Pryor, who was traded to the Indianapolis Colts; and in the seventh to Mailata.

Maddox knows that his generation of recruited players is special and he is proud to be a part of it. The cornerback has lifetime stat records of 170 tackles, 21 passes defended, four fumbles provoked, three interceptions and two sacks.,

“It’s super special that our class has signed extensions. We came together and now we are here with our second contract. Jordan (Mailata) congratulated me and (Josh) Sweaty showed me affection too. Obviously Dallas and I are happy for each other ”, sentenced the cornerback for the team’s website.