Cowboys sign Roy Williams through 2010

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Associated Press

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys signed Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams to a four-year contract extension Wednesday, securing the hard-hitting run-stopper through the 2010 season.

Financial terms weren't immediately made available, but FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer has learned that the deal includes $24 million in new money and in excess of $11 million in bonus money. Glazer also reported that the part of the deal that was important to Williams was that it was a four-year extension, as opposed to longer, which will likely make him eligible for another big payday before his career ends.

"I am going to be a Cowboy for life," said Williams, Dallas' first-round pick in 2002. "I'm staying here."

Williams, who turns 26 this month, had 81 tackles, three interceptions, 2 1/2 sacks and a touchdown last season.

He had a year left on his contract and would have become an unrestricted free agent after this season, but the new five-year deal replaces the 2006 year and adds four more.

Williams is the second player to sign a major extension in the past week or so. Tight end Jason Witten agreed to a seven-year, $29 million contract on July 22. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said more contract extensions are in the works.


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