DE Antonio Smith Signed, 5 yrs $12.5 Million Guaranteed

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Adam Schefter
DE Smith signs with Texans

Posted: Adam Schefter | Adam Schefter | Tags: Antonio Smith, Arizona Cardinals, Houton Texans
Cardinals free-agent defensive end Antonio Smith is now a member of the Texans. Smith signed a five-year, $35 million deal that includes $12.5 million in guarantees on Saturday.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/28/de-s...s-with-texans/

More salary info:

Smith, a part-time starter in Arizona, will earn $15.5 million in the first year, $19.4 million in the first two years, and $24 million over the first three.

http://blogs.nbcsports.com/home/arch...ith-texan.html

Smith came to Houston on Friday night and spent Saturday meeting with Texans coach Gary Kubiak and his assistants while general manager Rick Smith negotiated a five-year, $35 million contract with Antonio Smith's agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Of that, $12.5 million is guaranteed.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6286086.html