Report: DeVante Parker indicators new three-year take care of Patriots value as much as $33 million

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Parker reeled in 31 catches for 539 yards and three touchdowns in his first season with the Patriots.

Patriots WR DeVante Parker is pictured leaving the field after the game. The New England Patriots hosted the Baltimore Ravens in a regular season NFL football game at Gillette Stadium.
DeVante Parker reeled in three touchdowns in his first season with New England. (Jim Davis/Globe Workers)

The Patriots reportedly signed a boundary receiver to a brand new contract on Wednesday night.

And no, it’s not DeAndre Hopkins.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Patriots and receiver DeVante Parker have agreed to a brand new three-year contract value as much as $33 million. The deal consists of $14 million in ensures and per-game roster bonuses.

Parker was set to move into the ultimate yr of his present contract, with the 30-year-old wideout anticipated to earn a $5.7 million base wage.

Acquired by the Patriots in a commerce with the Dolphins again in April 2022, Parker performed in 13 video games in his first season in Foxborough. The 6-foot-3 receiver reeled in 31 catches for 539 yards and three touchdowns.

Parker impressed throughout OTAs and minicamp periods earlier this month, utilizing his body to reel in powerful catches in protection. If he stays wholesome, Parker’s potential to play on the skin and snatch up 50/50 balls ought to give New England a much-needed dynamic on offense.

Parker’s new deal additionally provides some readability to his future in Foxboro. With the Patriots nonetheless ready for a choice on free-agent wideout DeAndre Hopkins, Parker was seen as a possible roster reduce if Hopkins signed on the dotted line.

Parker’s new deal doesn’t rule out Hopkins ultimately becoming a member of the Patriots, particularly if the contract creates extra cap area. However the Patriots do have a deep receiver corps presently locked down past this season. 

Together with Parker, each JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton are signed by way of 2025. Kendrick Bourne is about to enter the ultimate yr of his present contract in New England.