Former Alabama Football Heisman Trophy Winner Receives Contract Extension With Philadelphia Eagles

The former first round draft pick had three years added to his contract with the NFC East power.

Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

It's a special Monday for former Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith as he agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles making him one of the top paid receivers in the NFL.

Smith's new contract, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, is officially a three-year extension worth $75 million, with $51 million in guarantees. Additionally, the Eagles announced their plans to pick up the fifth-year option on Smith's rookie contract, tying him to the NFC East franchise through the 2028 season.

The 2020 Heisman Trophy Award winner was drafted with the No. 10 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Eagles. He's appeared in 50 games over the past three seasons, making 240 receptions for 3,178 yards and 19 touchdowns serving as Philadelphia's second option in the passing game. Smith earned $16.7 million for his first three seasons playing for the Eagles.

His extension and the exercising of Smith's fifth-year option means "The Slim Reaper" will average $18.8 million per year for the next five seasons. It also gives the Eagles salary-cap flexibility for the future while maintaining control of one of its young, talented players.

Smith is just one of several players with Alabama connections on the Eagles as the organization currently employs Jalen Hurts, Landon Dickerson, Josh Jobe, Terrell Lewis, Eli Ricks and Tyler Steen also.

They've managed to go 36-17 over the three seasons with Smith on the team, making three straight playoff appearances while losing in the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022.