The Atlanta Falcons said Saturday night the Pro Bowl receiver has agreed to a contract extension. White had been holding out for a new deal since the start of training camp.
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A source said White's deal is for six years and $50 million ($18 million guaranteed). It makes him the third-highest paid receiver in the NFL behind Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald, who averages $10 million a year, and Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers.
"We're always going to be an organization that rewards players who have been productive on the field for us and good citizens off the field," Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. "We're glad to get this contract situation resolved and we look forward to a long association with Roddy."
His current contract was set to expire after this season and he could have become a restricted free agent in 2010. The signing comes after second-year pro Harry Douglas, who was expected to be one of Atlanta's top three receivers, went down with a season-ending injury.
In the meantime, the Falcons signed veterans Marty Booker and Robert Ferguson. White and Michael Jenkins will be the starters. Booker and Ferguson will compete with veteran Brian Finneran for the top backup spots.
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