Lewan reported to camp on Wednesday morning with the rest of his teammates, as the team and his agent continued discussions about a long-term deal. He was on the practice field on Thursday. The two sides began contract talks earlier this offseason, and in June Titans general manager Jon Robinson said "we are working to keep Taylor as part of this organization for a long time."

On Friday morning, the deal was finalized.

Lewan, a first-round pick (11th overall) in 2014, has blossomed into one of the top tackles in the game. He's a key piece on the team's offensive line in front of quarterback Marcus Mariota.

"I am happy for Taylor, and I am glad that is all taken care of," Mariota said. "Taylor has done such a great job for us. It is well-deserved, and I look forward to having him around for years to come."

A two-time Pro Bowler, Lewan has played in 58 games, with 53 starts, over the past four seasons. He started all 16 games for the Titans in 2016 and 2017, and started 15 of 16 games during the 2015 season.

"We did this whole (Dukes of Hazzard) thing as a joke, but in all seriousness, this is unbelievable," Lewan said. "You're not going to find a better o-line group, that's for sure.