Alabama Gives Saban 3-Year Extension, $4M Signing Bonus
By JOHN ZENOR, AP Sports Writer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban could make $65 million over the next eight years.
University trustees approved a three-year contract extension through the 2024 season for Saban on Tuesday. Saban will get $7.125 million in each of the next two seasons, counting $400,000 completion bonuses. He also receives a $4 million signing bonus.
Saban will get up to $7.2 million in annual completion bonuses, with half of that due after the 2021 season.
The trustees also approved a five-year deal for new athletic director Greg Byrne. Byrne will make $900,000 a year, with $25,000 annual raises starting next year.
New offensive coordinator Brian Daboll will make $1.2 million annually under his three-year deal. Defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt's new three-year contract is worth $4.2 million.
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