Saints ink Cesar Ruiz to 4-year contract extension

The New Orleans Saints have announced that they have signed starting right guard Cesar Ruiz to 4-year extension.

DONE DEAL: #Saints sign Cesar Ruiz (@_OverCees) to a four-year contract extension 🙌

Story: https://t.co/bTdS0fKt9e pic.twitter.com/nOkotC0wQo

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 9, 2023

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The 24-year-old was entering the final year of his rookie contract after the team refused to pick up the fifth-year option.

The deal ties the player with the club until 2027 and is believed to be worth $44m.

Ruiz was drafted 24th overall back in 2020 and has featured in 46 regular-season games with 40 starts. Most have been at right guard but he has also shown versatility, playing at center.

The Saints go against Tennessee in the opening game of the regular 2023 season and Ruiz will be looking to make immediate impact on Sunday.