Colts sign LS Luke Rhodes to contract extension

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Sanchez got extended.......now the guy snapping him the footballs has been extended as well.

The Colts signed LS Luke Rhodes to an extension today.

Zak Keefer reports it is a 4 year - $5.57MM deal ($1.25MM guaranteed) via the tweet below:


Announcement from Colts:
https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-long-snapper-luke-rhodes-to-contract-extension


Zak's tweet:
https://twitter.com/zkeefer/status/1138487631921197058

Luke Rhodes' new deal makes him the highest-paid long snapper in football. 4-year extension worth $5.57 million, per source, with $1.25 million guaranteed.

[Lawrence Owen]

Good. Indy has been spoiled with great S.T. specialist's. It would be a shame to let a really good one get away, and see the fan base complain when a longsnapper is replaced with someone who hikes it terribly. (even though many are probably right now complaining about the money we paid for a good one).

[Chromeburn]

I should have learned long snapping.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Matt Overton sending props to Luke:

https://twitter.com/MattOverton_LS/status/1138487859407667202

Most don’t know this but Colts snapper Luke Rhodes has really only been snapping for 2 years or so. He’s a linebacker turned long snapper & worked his tail off to get better at such a specialized skill. He played guard on the punt unit in ‘16. Now he’s the best snapper in the NFL

https://twitter.com/MattOverton_LS/status/1138488550066970624

Most guys take years to develop their skills & ability to snap at the highest level. Luke went from ok to elite in 2 years. Incredible.