The Facts:
A restricted free agent, Givens signed the one-year qualifying offer, worth $1.43 million,
as expected. There had been some talk that Givens might land a long-term contract, but that did not materialize. He will be eligible for unrestricted free agency next spring if he does not sign an extension before then.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Givens posted career highs last season with 56 receptions for 874 yards and he scored three touchdowns. His play was particularly critical to the Patriots in the first half of the season, when fellow receiver Deion Branch missed seven contests. For his career, Givens has 99 catches for 1,476 yards and 10 touchdowns. He has played in 40 games and started in 17 of them.
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