What Mike Onwenu’s reworked contract means for the Patriots
Mike Onwenu has restructured his contract with the New England Patriots, reducing his salary by $7.5 million. This new one-year deal includes increased guarantees totaling $16.45 million. The Patriots now have significant salary cap space, leading to speculation about potential future moves.
- ▪Mike Onwenu agreed to a reworked contract that cuts his salary by $7.5 million.
- ▪The new deal includes $8.95 million in additional guarantees, bringing his total guaranteed amount to $16.45 million.
- ▪The Patriots now have $42.5 million in salary cap space following this restructure.
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