It’s been a long time in the making, but fans in Arizona can rest easy tonight in knowing their star defensive end won’t be playing elsewhere anytime soon.

According to Mike Jurecki of XTRA Sports 910 AM, the Cardinals reached an agreement with Darnell Dockett earlier today on a new six year contract, worth $47-50 million, with $31 million guaranteed.

Dockett had been adament about receiving a new contract for quite some time and even went so far as to demand a trade when no deal seemed forthcoming.

But in spite of all the back and forth between the two sides, an agreement that benefits both parties was finally put together, and Dockett signed on the bottom line, staying in Arizona for the prime of his career at the very least.

Dockett has been dominant for the Cardinals in recent years, posting 20 sacks and six turnovers from his position as a 3-4 defensive end. Dockett’s outstanding play has also been a factor for the uptick in other player’s production as well, as he’s consistently been able to tie up extra blockers on most plays where he’s on the field.