After a storybook 2019 that saw Ryan Tannehill go from the Titans’ backup quarterback to one of the main reasons that the team advanced to the AFC Championship Game, the 31-year-old quarterback has now earned a big-time contract extension.
Tannehill agreed to a four-year, $118 contract extension with the Titans on Sunday. $62 million of that money, according to reports, is fully guaranteed.
The new deal for Tannehill puts an end to speculation that the Titans would pursue free agent quarterback Tom Brady in free agency, an option that was reportedly considered by the team.
The 31-year-old Texas native signed a one-year deal with the Titans to be the team’s backup quarterback prior to the 2019 season. Tannehill had spent the first six seasons of his career as the Miami Dolphins’ starter after being drafted with the eighth overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.
Despite originally backing up Marcus Mariota, he won the job after the team’s former starting quarterback was benched during the team’s Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos. He impressed as the team’s quarterback as the starter, passing for 2,742 yards at a 70.3% completion clip.
Tannehill finished the season with 22 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions.
With his new, shiny contract, Tannehill will be looked towards as the Titans’ main building block on the offensive side of the ball as the team looks to continue to contend for Super Bowl titles.
