July 17, 2015 - Aaron Wilson
Breaking down Stephen Gostkowski's $17.2 million contract
New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski's $17.2 million deal includes a $6 million signing bonus and averages $4.275 million per year, according to a league source.
Here's the full breakdown of the Gostkowski contract:
This year, Gostkowski has a $1.8 million fully guaranteed base salary for skill, injury and salary cap and a $3.6 million salary-cap figure.
He has an annual $12,500 per game active roster bonus, up to $200,000 per season, and an annual $100,000 workout bonus.
In 2016, Gostkowski has a $2.3 million base salary fully guaranteed for skill, injury and salary cap and $4.1 million salary-cap figure.
In 2017, Gostkowski has a $2.7 million nonguaranteed base salary and $4.5 million salary-cap figure.
In 2018, Gostkowski has a $3.2 million nonguaranteed base salary and a $5 million salary-cap figure.
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Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun
