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Creative structure of contract helped Patriots snatch Chris Hogan from Bills

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A closer look at the contracts signed by New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan and defensive tackle Frank Kearse, and what they mean for the club and player:

CHRIS HOGAN

Terms: 3 years, $12 million

Signing bonus: None

2016

Base salary: $1 million (guaranteed)

First roster bonus: $4 million (due on March 14)

Second roster bonus: $500,000 ($31,250 per game on 46-man roster)

Cap charge: $5.