This is the second consecutive season Amendola has reworked his contract to stay with the Patriots.
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Amendola, who has been with the Patriots since the 2013 season, was still debating on returning for the 2016 season, but he has now been locked down for the next few years.
Fox Sports’ Mike Garafolo reported the news, noting that Amendola can still make plenty of money if he hits certain incentives.
Last season, Amendola had 65 receptions for 648 yards and three touchdowns, his most productive season in New England. Amedola remains the only slot receiver on the team, although the four other receivers can also fill in the role. We have one goal, to win another championship and that’s all we care about, ” Amendola said in a statement.
Veteran wide receiver Nate Washington is still an option to earn a roster spot, while Aaron Dobson’s odds likely haven’t changed (they’re still bad). He was set to become the highest paid receiver on the Patriots, even more so than Julian Edelman.
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Amendola hasn’t exactly lived up to the expectations that were upon him when he came over to New England from the then St. Louis Rams. Young receivers like Chris Harper, 7th round pick Devin Lucien, and undrafted receiver De’Runnya Wilson are now on the outside of the roster, looking in.
