The Facts:
The Patriots and Hernandez have agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep the 22-year old in New England through 2018. According to NFL.com's Albert Breer, the contract has an annual average value of $7.5 million and includes the $2.263 million ($1.15 million in base salary) remaining on his rookie contract.
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe reported this morning that Hernandez will receive $16 million guaranteed, which includes a $12.5 million signing bonus. ... A fourth-round draft pick out of the University of Florida in 2010, Hernandez has started 19 of 28 games over his first two seasons and has 124 receptions for 1,473 yards and 13 touchdowns with eight rushing attempts for 92 yards. According to NFL.com's Brian McIntyre, the club considered it important to pursue deals with both Hernandez and fellow tight end Rob Gronkowski this offseason. Hernandez and fellow 2010 draft pick Gronkowski have combined to form one the most productive tight end duos in NFL history, though the versatile Hernandez frequently lines up at wide receiver and even running back. Gronkowski signed a six-year, $54 million contract extension in June. From a Fantasy perspective, it's safe to assume the Patriots offense will run through the TE position for the foreseeble future.
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