Glenn Dorsey Signs Reported $50 Million Contract
Thanks to commenter bas for getting up early on a Saturday to report that Glenn Dorsey has signed a contract and will be in camp today. This is big news for Chiefs fans, and it shows that the front office is serious about the youth movement.
The Chiefs and top draft pick Glenn Dorsey have agreed to contract terms, and the team expects him to arrive at training camp today.
Contract terms were unavailable.
Dorsey, the fifth pick in the draft, will immediately step in as a starting defensive tackle.
Everyone criticizing Carl Peterson for the perceived media fall-out between the two sides might be eating their words today.
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms with Glenn Dorsey. Per Chiefs policy, no terms of the deal were disclosed.
Bob Gretz, among others, believes the contract to be in the neighborhood of $50 million with approximately $22 million in guaranteed money. I haven’t heard any confirmation on the length of the contract, I would imagine 5 years, if it’s that type of money considering last year’s #5 overall, Levi Brown, averaged just over $10 million per year (6 year, $62 million).
What does this mean for the Chiefs’ training camp? Does Carl get some redemption? What do you think about Dorsey getting paid that much?
lets get it on, come on
July 26th, 2008 at 8:34 amThanks for reporting this, Z! I was doing a post myself and I checked, and, yep, you beat me to the punch. Early bird gets the worm. I’m going back to bed–happy!
The Swamp Thing cometh! Swamp Thing Saturday! Bayou Bruiser, baby!
July 26th, 2008 at 8:42 amMan those titles might have been a bit better, but 50 mil is some kid of news too. LOL. DUDE GOT PAID!
July 26th, 2008 at 9:20 amit looks like we got him for 6 years!! this is what kcchifs.com is saying:
Chiefs Agree to Terms with First-Round Pick DT Glenn Dorsey
Jul 26, 2008, 11:20:19 AM
Kansas City Chiefs President Carl Peterson announced on Saturday that the club has agreed to terms of a six-year contract with DT Glenn Dorsey.
July 26th, 2008 at 10:48 amIm so glad we were able to sign Dorsey early. Well… earlier than the past few years for our # 1’s. Now we can actually talk about football and not contracts. Thanx Carl… I’m glad your on board with the youth movement cause I know I am.
July 26th, 2008 at 11:21 amW-A-A-A-A-H-H-H-H-H-H-O-O-O-O-O!
This is unbelievably good news. I honestly did not think this would happen so quickly but I am very glad I was wrong. Props to Carl Peterson & staff for getting it done.
It’s 100% Chiefs football time now baby!!
July 26th, 2008 at 12:03 pmcontract is 5 years for 51 million….23 guaranteed. let the games begin!!!
July 26th, 2008 at 12:28 pmChiefs home pages sez Dorsey has the option for a sixth year.
July 26th, 2008 at 2:40 pmsorry, it’s the RED Zone from the Star… forgot the link: http://chiefsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/47
July 26th, 2008 at 2:54 pmIt’s pretty crazy that we got our top ELEVEN of 12 draft picks signed by very close to the beginning of training camp. Only one day in.
50 million dollars is a lot of money, though. I think it’s too much money for a rookie, but I guess it’s the way things are going.
July 26th, 2008 at 3:29 pmyep he has option for 6th. if he turns out to be a stud though he prolly will opt out and loook for more money
July 27th, 2008 at 8:11 pm