FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - The New England Patriots and star tight end Rob Gronkowski have agreed on a series of contract incentives that could boost his salary to no more than $13.3 million in 2018.
The 29-year-old’s reworked contract adds $4.3 million to his contract this year, which has a base salary of $8 million.
He can now earn $1.1 million for 70 or more catches, $1.1 million for 80 percent playtime, $1.1 million for nine or more TD catches, and $1.1 million for 1,085 receiving yards, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Gronkowksi will also be paid $1 million in per-game bonuses, Shefter said.
Gronkowski’s base salary remains at $8 million for the next two seasons.
Patriots reworked TE Rob Gronkowski’s contract, adding $4.3 million to his contract this year, per @RosenhausSports
Added $1 million in per game bonuses and $3.3 million in incentives, boosting max value to $13.050 million. Similar to Tom Brady structure. pic.twitter.com/XYy6xIg5Iu— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2018
Rob Gronkowski now can earn $1.1 million for 70 or more catches, $1.1M for 80 percent playtime, $1.1M for nine or more TD catches, $1.1M for 1,085 receiving yards. He can make three of those four, boosting salary another $3.3M. Base salary remains 8M. Still has two years left.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2018
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