The Detroit Lions have announced they are re-signing veteran WR Danny Amendola to a 1-year deal.
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According to Tom Pelissero, the deal is a $5 million extension that includes $4.5 million guaranteed. Pelissero adds that Amendola will get $5.5 if he produces as he did in 2019, with max incentives which would get him to $6 million.
The #Lions signed WR Danny Amendola to a one-year, $5 million extension that includes $4.5M guaranteed, source said. He’d get $5.5M if he produces like last year — max with incentives is $6M. Another solid payday at age 34.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 26, 2020
Details on Danny Amendola's 1-year deal with the Lions. $4.5 million guaranteed ($3 million signing bonus, $1.5 million base salary). Roster bonus of $500,000 ($31,250 per every game on 46-man roster). Cap hit of $4,968,750. https://t.co/wLCb5DDnKC
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) February 26, 2020
This contract may surprise you as it is a slight raise from a year ago for a wide receiver who will turn 35 during the 2020 season.
During the 2019 season, Amendola hauled in 62 catches for 678 yards. Amendola’s receiving yardage was the second-highest of his NFL career.
