The Patriots made at least one notable free-agent signing on Monday with the addition of running back Antonio Gibson, and now, we have the contract details.
For those interested in financials and salary cap machinations, it’s worth knowing the complete numbers across Gibson’s three-year deal with New England.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 11, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported the full details on Monday, just a few hours after news dropped of the Gibson signing.(Click here to subscribe to Patriots audio on 98.5 The Sports Hub.)
Gibson will have a slightly different base salary, while his roster bonuses and incentives will be the same across the life of the contract. His deal also includes a $3 million signing bonus. Here are the full numbers, year-by-year:
2024
$1.125 million base salary (guaranteed)
$510,000 per-game roster bonuses ($30,000/game)
$115,000 workout bonus
$2 million maximum incentives
2025
$2.35 million base salary ($1.175 million guaranteed)
$510,000 per-game roster bonuses ($30,000/game)
$140,000 workout bonus
$2 million maximum incentives
2026
$2.85 million base salary
$510,000 per-game roster bonuses ($30,000/game)
$140,000 workout bonus
$2 million maximum incentives
Antonio Gibson signed a three-year contract with the Patriots worth $5.3 million guaranteed. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
The guaranteed money adds up to $5.3 million for Gibson, while the AAV of the base value is $3.75 million. So, it’s reasonable to believe that the Patriots would have no issues moving on from this contract if they wanted to in a future season.
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Keep reading below for more contract details on other free agents that recently signed with the Patriots…
WR Jalen Reagor
Timothy T Ludwig/Getty ImagesORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 31: Jalen Reagor #83 of the New England Patriots runs the kickoff back for a touchdown during the first quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Reagor is back with the Patriots after emerging as a viable returner, and even as a big-play receiver, down the stretch of the 2023 season. However, he could only get a one-year deal for $2.92 million, according to
WR Jalen Reagor (returning to Patriots, first reported by @Schultz_Report): 1 year, $1.292 million
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 12, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mike Reiss. So, he’ll have to prove himself all over again.
Signing bonus: $142,500
Base salary: $1.125m*
Workout bonus: $25k
* $300k of base salary guaranteedContract Details
$1.125 million base salary ($300,000 guaranteed)
$142,000 signing bonus
$25,000 workout bonusReagor will have to compete for offensive snaps on the perimeter with Kendrick Bourne and possible draft picks at wide receiver, but he should have a chance to be a regular in the return game.
LB Sione Takitaki
Nick Cammett/Getty ImagesCLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 16: Sione Takitaki #44 of the Cleveland Browns tackles Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
The Patriots moved relatively quickly to find a replacement at off-ball linebacker for Mack Wilson Sr., bringing in former Browns LB Sione Takitaki on a two-year deal. Here are the full details of
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 12, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Takitaki’s contract…2024
$1.125 million base salary
$510,000 per-game roster bonuses $30,000/game)
$150,000 workout bonus
$1.8 million maximum incentives2025
$2.2 million base salary
$510,000 per-game roster bonuses $30,000/game)
$150,000 workout bonus
$1.8 million maximum incentivesThe deal also includes a $2 million signing bonus. Takitaki joins the Patriots as a familiar face to Eliot Wolf, who was the Browns’ assistant GM when the linebacker was drafted in 2019.
QB Jacoby Brissett
Tony Davis/Getty ImagesLANDOVER, MARYLAND – AUGUST 26: Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett #12 prepares for a snap against the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game at FedExField on August 26, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Tony Davis/Getty Images)
The full contract details are not yet reported for quarterback Jacoby Brissett. But
Compensation update: Jacoby Brissett's deal with the #Patriots is one-year, $8 million worth up to $12M with incentives, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network had the basic numbers: it’s one year for $8 million and a maximum value of $12 million with incentives for the former Browns quarterback, who is now in his second stint with the Patriots.OL Michael Onwenu
Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesPHILADELPHIA, PA: Mike Onwenu of the New England Patriots walks off the field after a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Aug. 19, 2021. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
As of this writing, we have yet to see the fully broken-down contract for Patriots cornerstone offensive lineman Michael Onwenu. But we do know, thanks to
Sources: The #Patriots are re-signing versatile OL Michael Onwenu, one of their cornerstone players, to a 3-year, $57M deal including $38M guaranteed. A clear priority for New England, he gets a $22.5M signing bonus. pic.twitter.com/mDpUz5CvSS
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ian Rapoport, that it’s a three-year deal worth up to $57 million with $38 million guaranteed. Onwenu also got a $22.5 million signing bonus, as the Pats signified their commitment to a homegrown stud on the O-line.
