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Newly-minted New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton's five-year contract is worth up to $33.5 million and includes a $5 million signing bonus, according to a league source.

During the first three years of the deal, the base salaries are fully guaranteed. That includes $700,000 in 2012, $1.1 million in 2013 and $1 million in 2014.

He's also due roster bonuses of $5 million in 2013, $2.2 million in 2014 and $4.5 million in 2015.

He's also due base salaries of $2.4 million in 2015, $5.4 million in 2015 and $6 million in 2016, which is a voidable year under the terms of the contract.

The deal includes escalator clauses.

Lofton, 25, is an athletic, productive player who recorded 147 tackles, one sack, a forced fumble and two interceptions last season.

In four NFL seasons, the former University of Oklahoma standout has piled up 492 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and seven forced fumbles.

Scout.com: Curtis Lofton Profile


The #Saints' reported five-year, $33.5M deal for LB Curtis Lofton is extremely cap-friendly. Only a $1.7M cap figure for 2012.

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