Titans lock up left guard Peter Skoronski with record $100 million extension

The Tennessee Titans and guard Peter Skoronski have agreed to a four-year contract worth $100 million, including $88 million guaranteed. The terms, reported by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, make Skoronski the highest-paid guard in the league. The agreement was announced on a Friday in August 2026, and the team confirmed the signing the same afternoon.

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Skoronski was selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Northwestern, where he was an All-America left tackle and never missed a start. After transitioning to left guard in Tennessee, he started 48 games over his first three seasons, including every snap in the 2025 campaign. The Titans exercised his fifth-year option in the spring, which would have paid $19.07 million in 2027, before finalizing the long-term deal.

Titans make their stance on Peter Skoronski clear with massive extension

• Snap durability: 1,004 offensive snaps in 2025, the only Titans player to log 100 % of the team’s snaps.

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• Pass-blocking: 96.0 % pass-block win rate in 2025, tied for fourth among interior linemen; PFF graded him second-best among NFL guards for pass protection.

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• Overall grading: Sixth-best offensive grade among guards per Pro Football Focus in 2025.

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• Consecutive starts: 47 straight starts entering the 2026 season, the longest active streak on the Titans’ line.

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• Recognition: Nominated for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award after the 2025 season.

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General manager Mike Borgonzi said the extension reflects the Titans’ intent to retain “cornerstones” of the organization, praising Skoronski’s work ethic and “perpetual desire to win.” The organization also highlighted the contract as a strategic move to lock in the primary protector of quarterback Cam Ward, whose development the franchise views as central to its offensive future.

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• “This is a tremendous blessing. It's a reflection of the work, sacrifice and support that has helped me get to this point, and I don't take any of it for granted,” — Peter Skoronski

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• “I love this organization, I love this city, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue representing this franchise,” — Peter Skoronski

Titans make Peter Skoronski highest-paid guard in NFL

Securing Skoronski addresses a historic gap in the Titans’ ability to retain drafted talent; the franchise had gone nearly six years without re-signing a drafted player to a second contract before this deal. By locking in the league’s highest-paid guard, Tennessee not only resets the market after Atlanta’s recent guard extension but also solidifies the interior of an offensive line that has struggled with turnover at tackle and center. The move is positioned as a cornerstone of the team’s rebuild, complementing other home-grown pieces such as defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and quarterback Cam Ward.

Titans make their stance on Peter Skoronski clear with massive extension

The Titans did not initially disclose the contract’s financial details, yet multiple sources—including NFL Network, ESPN, and the Associated Press—converge on the $100 million total and $88 million guaranteed figures. No substantive discrepancies were identified among the reports.

Titans make Peter Skoronski highest-paid guard in NFL

The Titans open their 2026 campaign in September, with preseason matchups scheduled against the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Chicago Bears. Skoronski’s presence on the line will be a focal point as the team seeks to improve protection for Ward and advance its rebuilding timeline.

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