Smith, 49ers agree to six-year $45M contract
Published 3/1/2008 at SI.com - NFL
According to a league source, the 49ers and Justin Smith reached an agreement on a six-year, $45 million deal that includes $20 million dollars in guaranteed money. Smith, who has 43.5 career sacks, was regarded as the top pass rusher available on the market despite totaling just two and a half sacks a season ago.
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