The Titans have made starting guard Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in the NFL.
Skoronski, who has grown to become a foundational player in the Titans’ continued rebuild, has agreed to a four-year extension with the organization, the team announced.
ESPN reported the deal is worth $100 million — $88 million of which guaranteed
“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,” Skoronski said in a statement. “Thank you to Ms. Amy, Mike Borgonzi and Coach Saleh for believing in me. From the moment I got here, this is where I wanted to be. I love this organization, I love this city, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue representing this franchise.”
This extension elevates him to the top of the NFL’s salary rankings at his position until it’s inevitably the next elite guard’s turn to get paid.
The deal comes just days after Falcons guard Matthew Bergeron agreed to a deal worth $96 million over four years.
At an average annual value of $25 million, Skoronski — who just turned 25 on July 31 — will be one of the Titans’ highest-paid players for years to come.
Skoronski, who is under contract for 2026, also has an option for $19 million in 2027 — by virtue of being a first-round pick, it’s an option he qualifies for — meaning this new deal will begin in 2028, according to Spotrac.
Tennessee selected Skoronski with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft after a standout career at Northwestern, where he earned recognition as one of college football’s premier offensive linemen.
At Northwestern, the Park Ridge, Ill., native was an All-American and the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2022.
Since entering the league, Skoronski has become a fixture on Tennessee’s offense, which took an important step in its rebuild by adding quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft.
Skoronski has developed into one of the league’s better interior blockers, though he has yet to make a Pro Bowl during his short NFL career.
Through his first three seasons, the 6-foot-4, 313-pound guard has started in all 48 games he has appeared in. He’s only missed three games overall.
The Titans are looking to make a leap in 2026 after going 3-14 last season.
The team — which is now led by former Jets coach Robert Saleh — last made the playoffs in 2021 and will begin its preseason slate against the 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 13, later kicking off Week 1 of the regular season hosting Gang Green on Sept. 13.
