Titans make Peter Skoronski highest-paid guard in NFL with $100 million extension

Nypost · Aug 07, 2026 · 454 words · By Bryan Fonseca

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What to know about Titans make Peter Skoronski highest-paid guard in NFL with $100 million extension

The Titans have made starting guard Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in the NFL.

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What happened

The Titans have made starting guard Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in the NFL.

Why it matters

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.

Common ground

ESPN reported the deal is worth $100 million — $88 million of which guaranteed “This is a tremendous blessing.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 17 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “last made the playoffs in 2021”

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Claim 2: “Through his first three seasons, the 6-foot-4, 313-pound guard has started in all 48 games he has appeared in.”

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Claim 3: “adding quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft.”

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Only one cross-reference (Nypost) mentions the possibility/intent to select Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick; it is not corroborated by other sources.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — putting Tennessee in position to earn the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and select franchise quarterback Cam Ward
https://nypost.com/2026/08/02/sports/will-levis-believes-he-…

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Claim 4: “this new deal will begin in 2028, according to Spotrac.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about the biblical Peter; no mention of Spotrac or the 2028 start date is present.

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web search NEUTRAL — Catholic and Orthodox tradition treats Peter as the first bishop of Rome – or pope – and also as the first bishop of Antioch. According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Empero…
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web search NEUTRAL — Peter is a common masculine given name. It is derived directly from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (an invented, masculine form of Greek petra, the word for "rock" or "stone"), which itself was a translation of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_(given_name)

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web search NEUTRAL — In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+1&versi…

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Claim 5: “At Northwestern, the Park Ridge, Ill., native was an All-American and the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2022.”

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No evidence was found after searching for these specific college accolades.

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Claim 6: “Skoronski, who is under contract for 2026, also has an option for $19 million in 2027”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about Saint Peter and general team info; no specific contract option for 2027 is mentioned.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season is the Tennessee Titans' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall, their 30th in the state of Tennessee, their second under general manager Mike Borgonzi, and the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tennessee_Titans_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Northwestern Wildcats football team represents Northwestern University. The Wildcats compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and are a member of the Big Ten Conference based…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwestern_Wildcats_football

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peter John Skoronski (born July 31, 2001) is an American professional football guard for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northwestern Wil…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Skoronski

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Claim 7: “Skoronski — who just turned 25 on July 31”

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Wikipedia explicitly lists Peter John Skoronski's birth date as July 31, 2001, which makes him 23 or 24 depending on the current date, but confirms the date of July 31.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 NFL draft was the 88th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2023 season. The draft was held outside of Union Station in Kansas …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Francis Skoronski (March 5, 1934 – October 30, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers for 11 seasons…
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Claim 8: “The team — which is now led by former Jets coach Robert Saleh”

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Claim 9: “later kicking off Week 1 of the regular season hosting Gang Green on Sept. 13.”

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Claim 10: “will begin its preseason slate against the 49ers on Thursday, Aug. 13”

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Claim 11: “Tennessee selected Skoronski with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft”

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The claim is mentioned in the original context, but the provided evidence results for this specific claim are general information about the state of Tennessee and do not confirm the draft pick.

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web search NEUTRAL — It borders Kentucky to the north, Virginia to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, Arkansas to the southwest, and Missouri to the northwest. Tenne…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory for a river, lakes and reservoirs in Tennessee.
https://www.tn.gov/

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 14, 2026 · Tennessee is a constituent state of the U.S. It became the 16th state of the union in 1796 and borders North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south; Arkans…
https://www.britannica.com/place/Tennessee

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Claim 12: “ESPN reported the deal is worth $100 million — $88 million of which guaranteed”

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Multiple sources consistently report the deal is worth $100 million with $88 million guaranteed.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Skoronski is a surname of Polish descent. Notable people with the surname include: Anthony Skoronski (1920–1992), American thoroughbred jockey Bob Skoronski (1934–2018), American football player Ed S…
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Claim 13: “The Titans have made starting guard Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in the NFL.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Peter Skoronski is now the highest-paid guard in the NFL.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Tennessee Titans are reportedly making Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in NFL history. The Titans and Skoronski have agreed to terms on a four-year, $100 million extension with $88 million …
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25469317-titans-peter-sk…

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web search NEUTRAL — Skoronski is now the highest-paid guard in the NFL. It's a hefty price to pay for an interior offensive lineman, but Skoronski is a clear building block that this franchise needed to lock in moving fo…
https://titansized.com/titans-make-their-stance-on-peter-sko…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Tennessee Titans have made starting guard Peter Skoronski the highest-paid guard in the NFL.
https://gossipbucket.com/new-york-post/2578619/titans-make-p…

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Claim 14: “The Titans are looking to make a leap in 2026 after going 3-14 last season.”

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Claim 15: “He’s only missed three games overall.”

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Claim 16: “The deal comes just days after Falcons guard Matthew Bergeron agreed to a deal worth $96 million over four years.”

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While Wikipedia confirms Matthew Bergeron is a guard for the Falcons, there is no evidence in the provided results regarding a $96 million contract.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Atlanta Falcons' 61st in the National Football League (NFL), their tenth playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and their first under the leadership of general …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Atlanta_Falcons_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Matthew Kambolambi Bergeron (born February 26, 2000) is a Canadian professional football guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Quebec, he moved to the United…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Bergeron

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Claim 17: “Skoronski... has agreed to a four-year extension with the organization, the team announced.”

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Multiple sources, including reports citing Ian Rapoport and team announcements, confirm a four-year contract extension.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the Tennessee Titans' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their 29th in the state of Tennessee, their first under the leadership of a new general manage…
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