Antonio Brown Contract Details With Patriots Revealed
By Thomas Carannante
The New England Patriots just decimated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football and stand to get even stronger with the addition of Antonio Brown next week.
The former Oakland Raiders wideout signed with the Pats on a reported one-year deal on Saturday, and now we have more details on the contract info.
Antonio Brown and the Patriots reached agreement on a 1-year deal worth up $15 million that includes a $9 million signing bonus, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 7, 2019
We knew about the one-year pact, but now he's been given an option for a second year for a hefty amount of money.
Patriots added an option year for Antonio Brown in 2020 at $20 million which becomes guaranteed if executed, per source. It was done to help for cap proration purposes this season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 9, 2019
What do we have to say about this?
Reporter: "Ben, your thoughts on Antonio Brown joining these guys now?"
— ESPN (@espn) September 9, 2019
Ben Roethlisberger: "Whatever." pic.twitter.com/vSziIW3oTz
This is pretty much the same contract Darrelle Revis signed with the Patriots when he left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and once again they'll be the beneficiary of a star player wanting to be in a winning situation willing to take less money.
The #Patriots 1-year contract with WR Antonio Brown include a $1M base, $9M signing bonus (paid $5M now, $4M later), $500K in 46-man roster bonuses, and NLTBE incentives of $1.5M for each of the following: 105 catches, 1,298 yards, 16 TDs. Total: $15M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2019
So don't be surprised if Brown is with the Patriots for two full seasons, unless he finds something to be upset about and orchestrates another controversial exit. As if this Monday could get any worse for Steeler faithful...