Gronkowski agrees to restructured deal with New England Patriots

The New England Patriots and Rob Gronkowski have agreed to a restructured deal that could pay the tight end as much as $10.75 million this season. Gronkowski was slated to make $4.25 million in salary in 2017. He also has roster and workout bonuses of $250,000 apiece. Gronkowski’s contract runs through 2019 but no changes were made to the final two years of the deal. The restructuring is broken into three tiers according. The first tier pays Gronkowski $10.75 million provided he participates in 90 percent of the Patriots’ offensive plays, catches 80 passes, reaches 1,200 receiving yards or is named All-Pro. The second tier earns Gronkowski $8.75 million for 80 percent of plays, 70 catches, 1,000 yards or 12 touchdowns. The third tier lands Gronkowski $6.75 million for 70 percent of plays, 60 catches, 800 yards or 10 touchdowns.
The 28-year-old Gronkowski hasn’t played all 16 regular-season games since 2011. He has played in 11 or fewer games in three of the past five seasons.
Gronkowski, a four-time Pro Bowler, played in just eight games last season due to a back injury that required surgery. He caught 25 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns.
In seven NFL seasons, Gronkowski has 405 receptions for 6,095 yards and 68 touchdowns.