The Washington Redskins presented tight end Chris Cooley with a six-year contract extension on Saturday worth $30 million. The contract includes $14 million in guaranteed money for a player that has been one of the Redskins' few offensive weapons over the past several seasons. Last year, Cooley caught 57 passes for 734 yards and six touchdowns. He was especially efficient in recording yards after the catch.

"It feels so good," Cooley said. "My biggest worry was that I just wanted to be here. I can play my whole career with the Redskins; that's an unbelievable thing."

Cooley, originally a third-round pick in 2004, was set to have his rookie contract expire at the end of the season. The Redskins have been discussion and extension with him for months, and a deal was finally made prior to the regular season - a big relief to those involved.

"I'm very happy that it's not a worry once the season starts," Cooley said. "Even last season, I thought about it a lot. You're thinking about your whole future and your life. Now I can focus on playing football, making the Pro Bowl."

Although Cooley's production was slightly down last year, the team hopes that they can utilize him more effectively this year, to the point where he could be the leading tight end in the entire NFC.