Browns give defensive standout 3-year contract extension

Dec. 18, 2011; Glendale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a Cleveland Browns helmet sitting on the field against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Browns 20-17 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Cleveland Browns have rewarded one of their defensive standouts with a contract extension.

Reports on Wednesday said the Browns had given a 3-year contract extension to linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. The extension contains $25 million in guaranteed money and can be worth up to $39 million, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

Owusu-Koramoah was a second-round pick by the Browns out of Notre Dame. He is entering the final season of his 4-year rookie deal, and will now have a 3-year extension that runs through 2027.

The 24-year-old had outplayed his rookie deal, which was for $6.4 million in total money. Owusu-Koramoah had 101 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 2 interceptions and 20 tackles for a loss in 16 games last season. He was honored with his first Pro Bowl nod.

In three NFL seasons, Owusu-Koramoah has recorded 247 tackles.

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