Former LSU stud Patrick Peterson is now the highest paid defensive back in the NFL. The All-Pro has inked a $70 million, 5 year extension with the Arizona Cardinals.

Peterson's deal also guarantees him $48 million.  The deal tops Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman's deal of four years, $56 million with $40 million guaranteed.

Peterson took to Twitter to announce his contract.



 

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