The Bills made sure their quarterbacks will be protected for years to come Tuesday by handing left tackle Cordy Glenn a long-term contract extension. The 5-year/$65 million extension, with $36 million guaranteed, solidifies the left edge of their offensive line which has been mediocre the past few seasons, yet Glenn has been one of the few mainstay’s.
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Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk offered more details, reporting that Glenn will earn $19 million in the first year of the deal and $30 over the first two seasons.
The Bills placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Glenn on March 1. He is ranked as the 10th-best overall offensive tackle in the league and 5th-best in pass blocking, according to Pro Football Focus.
Glenn, 26, was selected out of Georgia in the second round of the 2012 draft. He missed three games as a rookie because of an ankle injury. However, the Bills had until July 15 to sign Glenn long-term.
Glenn was the Bills’ recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award for the 2015 season, which is voted on by teammates.
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Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
