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Oakland Raiders, CB David Amerson agree to four-year extension

By The Sports Xchange
Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson grimaces after getting called for pass interference in the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on October 25, 2015. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI
Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson grimaces after getting called for pass interference in the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on October 25, 2015. Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI | License Photo

The Oakland Raiders and cornerback David Amerson have agreed to a four-year contract extension, according to reports.

Amerson's deal includes $17.5 million in guaranteed money and $38 million in total value, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported.

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Amerson, 24, was claimed off waivers from the Washington Redskins early in the 2015 season. The former second-round draft pick had four interceptions -- returning one for a touchdown -- and 53 tackles in 14 games with the Raiders last season. He has six interceptions and two forced fumbles in his 47-game career.

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