One day after a contract extension with Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera was announced, the team said it has signed offensive tackle Michael Oher to a new deal.
Oher signed a three-year contract extension locking him up through the 2019 season.
“We’re very pleased,” general manager Dave Gettleman said. “Michael came in here last year and fit in extremely well. He really had a solid year. He’s in his prime right now and he’s healthy. He’s become a quality player for us.”
In 2015, Oher’s first season with the team, he started all 16 regular season games.
The 6 foot 4 inch, 315-pound lineman joined the team after playing for the Tennessee Titans in 2014.
"I’m very excited,” Oher said. “I really can’t wait to get to work. I don’t want to let these guys down. They believe in me.”
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