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Big hits bring big bucks

Indianapolis Colts
12/29/2007 8:41 AM
The Indianapolis Star reports one of the most influential members of the Colts defense now is one of its highest paid. Pro Bowl S Bob Sanders has signed a five-year, $37.5 million contract that includes approximately $20 million in guarantees, a person with knowledge of the situation said Friday. Neither Sanders nor his agent, Tom Condon, could be reached for comment. A Colts spokesman said the team had no comment. Sanders, 26, would have been an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. Now, he is the highest-paid safety in NFL history. Sanders' new deal surpasses the one Pittsburgh gave in July to Troy Polamalu: five years, $33 million, $15.375 million in guarantees. Read more