Trent Brown, Patriots reportedly comply with revised contract with $2 million added in incentives

Trent Brown is reportedly placing himself able to earn a bit extra money this season.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Brown and the Patriots have agreed to a revised contract that may see the group add one other $2 million in potential incentives this season.

Brown can now earn a most of $13 million this season, and he’s nonetheless set to grow to be a free agent after the 2023 marketing campaign wraps.

It’s not typically you see groups dole out raises in the midst of the season, particularly when there’s no time period added to the restructured contract.

However given Brown’s significance to New England’s offense, the rationale is there for the Patriots to sweeten the pot for his or her 6-foot-8 beginning left deal with.

When Brown is engaged and locked in, he could be one of many prime tackles within the NFL, as was the case when he solidified New England’s O-line en path to a Tremendous Bowl title in 2018.

Carving out a path for Brown to maximise his payday in 2023 stands as an apparent motivator for Brown, particularly with free company proper across the nook.

Brown was possible due for a pay bump on his present deal anyway, on condition that his present take care of the Patriots was signed with him projected without any consideration deal with.

Brown was stable as one of many few O-line starters out there for New England’s Week 1 loss to the Eagles, with Jones solely getting sacked twice by a stout Philadelphia cross rush — each of which got here within the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.

New England’s Week 2 loss to the Dolphins was a distinct story, particularly with Brown dominated out as a result of a concussion. With Brown not shielding Jones’ blind aspect, Miami’s cross rush racked up 4 sacks, eight quarterback hits, and eight tackles for loss in what was a 24-17 loss for the Patriots on Sunday night time.

Brown’s standing will likely be essential coming into a must-win Week 3 showdown towards the Jets at MetLife Stadium, particularly given the lackluster returns put forth by New England’s remaining tackles in Calvin Anderson (three hits, one sack surrendered) and Vederian Lowe (one sack allowed) towards Miami.