Brady signs four-year extension with Patriots
September 10, 2010 by Dan Parzych
Filed under AFC, AFC East, Blog Network, New England Patriots
Instead of adding three years to his current contract, the New England Patriots signed quarterback Tom Brady to a four-year extension instead. The extension is worth $72 million–$48.5 million guaranteed—and will make Brady the highest paid player in the NFL. Earlier this week, reports indicated Brady and the Pats were close to a three-year deal that would have been worth $58 million. Instead, this new deal will keep Brady in New England through the 2014 season. Brady was entering the final year of his contract and expected to earn $6.5 million this upcoming season. It was all a matter of time before a deal was finalized as Brady’s contract situation was one of the hottest topics during training camp. With the season kicking off Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, both sides...
