Play2:44ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss explains why New England signed Fred Davis to a one-year contract even though the team already has several tight ends on its roster.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The following are details of the one-year contract signed by tight end Fred Davis with the New England Patriots, per ESPN Insider Field Yates:
Base salary: $825,000
Workout bonus: $20,000
Roster bonus: $60,000 ($3,750 per game)
Cap charge: $665,000 (if he plays all 16 games)
As expected, this is a low-risk contract for the Patriots as Davis is coming off a year-long suspension.
