Report: Patriots, Brady close to contract extension
Tom Brady is entering the 2010 campaign in the final year of his contract.
Boston, MA (Sports Network) -
The New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady are reportedly on the verge of a three-year contract extension worth close to $58 million.
The Boston Herald reports the deal is on the table for Brady, whose desire was to have a deal in place prior to the start of the season. The three-time Super Bowl champ and five-time Pro Bowl selection is entering the 2010 campaign in the final year of a contract for the first time in his 11-year NFL career.
The Herald added an agreement could be in place as early as Wednesday morning. The report placed the pact as starting in 2012 and averaging $19.3 million per year -- making Brady the highest paid quarterback in the league when the contract kicks in at age 34. Brady turned 33 in August and is set to make $6.5 million for the 2010 season.
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