Colts sign LS Luke Rhodes to contract extension

The Indianapolis Colts signed long snapper Luke Rhodes to a contract extension, the team announced Friday.

Rhodes has been the long snapper since converting from linebacker during the 2017 offseason. He earned the starting role in 2017 and signed a four-year extension during the 2019 offseason (kicking in 2020-2023). This was the final year of his contract.

The contract reportedly makes Rhodes the highest-paid long snapper in the NFL for the second time in his career. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the deal is reportedly for four years worth $6.465 million. It includes $2.5 million guaranteed and a $1.1 million signing bonus.

Rhodes will be signed through the 2027 season so the extension kicks in following 2023 campaign.

Another record-breaking contract: The #Colts signed LS Luke Rhodes to a four-year, $6.465 million extension through 2027, per @EvanTheAgent. Rhodes gets $2.5M guaranteed, including a $1.1M signing bonus. The NFL’s new highest-paid long snapper.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 8, 2023

Rhodes has been one of the best long snappers in the NFL over the last handful of seasons. He earned All-Pro First Team and Pro Bowl honors during the 2021 season, and he was named to the All-Pro Second Team in 2020.

This marks the first contract extension the Colts have handed out since Shane Steichen took over as head coach.