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Brandon King's extension highlights challenging dynamic for restricted FAs

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have signed core special-teams player Brandon King to a two-year, $2.6 million extension through the 2019 season, which is a deal that highlights how King chose stability and security over possibly making more money by playing things out as a restricted free agent this offseason.

Here are the details of the contract:

Signing bonus: $400,000

2018

Base salary: $775,000

Roster bonus: $250,000 ($15,625 per game)

Salary cap charge: $1.17 million

2019

Base salary: $925,000

Roster bonus: $250,000 ($15,625 per game)

Salary cap charge: $1.