The Facts:
Following up on
the previous item. ... The Bengals’ decision to trade Ochocinco likely was influenced by a base salary of $6 million that he was due to earn in 2011. In New England, Ochocinco will still get $6 million this year, via a combination of salary and bonuses, per a source with knowledge of the situation.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to PFT's Mike Florio, the contract was extended for two more years. Details regarding compensation in 2012 and 2013, and regarding the compensation the Bengals received for Ochocinco, are not yet available. ... Meanwhile, Florio went on to suggest the biggest question surrounding the Ocho's compensation in New England is how much he'll have to give up to get No. 85 away from second-year TE Aaron Hernandez?
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