Darren Waller, Raiders Agree to 3-Year, $51M Contract Extension Ahead of 2022 Season

After some trade speculation, the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a three-year, $51 million contract extension with their defensive tackle, according to the agent.

This was one of the most difficult negotiations I have had.

He is now owed $66.25 million over the next five seasons.

In March, the Raiders shocked everyone when they acquired Davante Adams from the Packers. They signed the five-time Pro Bowler to a five-year contract, the largest deal for a wide receiver in the history of the league.

Adams was traded with Carr. They played together for two years at the same school.

It seemed like a nightmare scenario to put Adams on the same field as Renfrow.

Renfrow was given an extension by the Raiders in the off-season. He signed a two-year, $32 million deal on June 11 that will keep him under contract for the next four years.

He had two 1,000-yard seasons in a row. He had 55 catches and 668 yards in 11 starts despite missing six games.

The Athletic reported in April that the Packers wanted a first-round pick and a player from the Raiders in exchange for Adams.

The Packers were interested in acquiring the player they originally wanted back from Las Vegas in the Adams trade, according to a report by Cheesehead TV.

Carr didn't like the idea of Waller getting traded.

Derek Carr @derekcarrqb

Lol no chance. https://t.co/vINVlgdSMj

The Raiders didn't feel like they needed to get a new deal done with Waller. His previous contract was for five years and paid him $6.25 million per year. He has been one of the most productive pass-catching tight ends in the past year.

The Raiders are attempting to build a team that can compete with the other teams in the division. The task can be a little easier with the presence of the man.

The nucleus of Carr, Adams, Waller and Renfrow has the potential to be special. The group is going to be together for a long time as the Raiders try to win a division title.