DeVante Parker's Extension Carries Low Base Value
1 year agoWhen the specifics of New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's new three-year extension worth up to $33 million are ultimately revealed, the expectation from sources familiar with the general framework of the contract is that the base value of the deal is considerably lower. There isn't a high total of guaranteed money, and more than half of the total value will be tied to playing-time incentives, performance incentives, All-Pro honors and per-game roster bonuses. It's often referred to as a "pay-as-he-produces" deal, which would be the primary motivation for the Pats to commit to Parker after a season in which he appeared in 13 games, totaled 51% playing time and recorded only 31 catches. The 30-year-old can provide a nice downfield threat a times, but injuries have held him back and he could be pushed even further down the WR depth chart if New England signs DeAndre Hopkins.
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss