The Facts: The Colts and Hines have agreed to a three-year, $18.6 million extension, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. The new deal includes $12 million in guaranteed money, Pelissero added.

Diehards Line: At $6.2 million per year, Hines' extension vaults him into a place just outside the top 10 of annual average salaries for running backs. He ranks ahead of Chargers back Austin Ekeler and just behind Giants runner Saquon Barkley, who is still under his rookie contract. As NFL.com notes, Hines is the lightning to Jonathan Taylor's and Marlon Mack's thunder, serving as a threat in the running and passing game with his quick burst and shiftiness. Hines has tallied 893 rushing yards and 1,227 receiving yards over his first three seasons, reaching the end zone 13 times in that span. The former North Carolina State standout now has his first big contract. He's primed for another productive season in Indianapolis' three-headed attack.