The two-time Pro Bowl center became the highest-paid player at his position yesterday, signing a seven-year deal with the Jets that could be worth up to $55 million.

“To be able to say, ‘the highest-paid center’ is very nice to hear,’’ Mangold said. “It worked out well for both sides.’’

The deal includes more than $22 million in guarantees against injury, a person with knowledge of the contract said. The person requested anonymity because the team did not announce details of the deal.

“Signed, sealed, and delivered,’’ a smiling Mangold said.

Mangold was scheduled to earn $3.3 million in the final year of his five-year rookie deal. The contract surpasses the one inked last year by St. Louis center Jason Brown, whose five-year contract is worth $37.5 million, including $20 million guaranteed.

“It wasn’t a sticking point and I’m fortunate the Jets decided to go that route,’’ Mangold said of being the league’s highest-paid center. “I’m appreciative and excited to have that. I’m sure next year some young gun will come along and blow me out of the water anyway, and that’s A-OK in my book.’’

Meanwhile, Revis missed his 24th day since the team reported for training camp while in a bitter contract dispute. He wants to become the league’s highest-paid cornerback, a distinction that belongs to Oakland’s Nnamdi Asomugha, who signed a three-year, $45.3 million extension last offseason.

“That’s on some other people,’’ Mangold said of Revis’s situation. “I’m not getting involved in that one.’’

The Jets claimed receiver Brooks Foster off waivers from the Rams, and signed free agent safety Keith Fitzhugh. They waived receiver Vic Hall and offensive tackle Adam Tadisch.

Coach Brad Childress said Rice had the procedure in Vail, Colo., Monday night. He couldn’t give a specific timetable for Rice’s return, but he said typically it takes about eight weeks before a player can even get back to practice, let alone game action.

“I would think it will take probably at least eight weeks before we’re talking about doing anything,’’ Childress said.

It’s a huge blow for the Vikings, who have very little depth at receiver. Percy Harvin has struggled with migraines during the preseason, and the team signed veteran Javon Walker yesterday to help out.

After catching just 45 passes during an injury-plagued first two seasons in Minnesota, Rice emerged as Brett Favre’s go-to guy last season with 83 catches for 1,312 yards and eight TDs. He earned his first Pro Bowl bid, though he was injured in the playoffs and did not play again.