New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - The New Orleans Saints have extended the
contract of punter Thomas Morstead for six years, making it an overall seven-
year deal.
"Y'all are stuck with me for the next 7 years, I am humbled, honored and
blessed to be here... Thanks for all your love," Morstead said via Twitter.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports the deal is worth a maximum of $21.9
million.
Morstead, a fifth-round draft pick by the Saints in 2009, has not missed a
game over his first three seasons. Last year, he averaged 48.3 yards per punt
and led the NFL with 68 touchbacks on kickoffs, which is a single-season
record.
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