The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Minkah Fitzpatrick to a four-year contract extension that will pay him more than $18.4 million per year.

The deal makes Fitzpatrick the NFL's highest-paid safety.

Fitzpatrick was also given $36 million guaranteed at signing.

"I am very excited," he said. "I am still kind of in shock right now. It's a blessing. I am really excited. It's just the beginning. I am appreciative. I am thankful. Now I just want to keep on chopping."