LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tight end Tyler Higbee has agreed to a two-year contract extension to begin his second decade with the Los Angeles Rams, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the Rams hadn’t announced the deal to keep Higbee, the most productive tight end in franchise history and the longest-tenured player on the roster. His new deal could be worth $8 million with incentives.

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