Reggie Wayne has plenty of incentives

In case there was any doubt, the Patriots paid wide receiver Reggie Wayne with the expectation he will be on the 53-man roster this season.

Wayne’s one-year deal officially was filed with the league, and he can earn $2.55 million if he reaches all incentives. Wayne earned a $450,000 signing bonus to go along with a $1.1 million base salary, plus $750,000 in roster bonuses ($46,875 per game on the 46-man roster) and an additional $250,000 in incentives. Wayne’s cap hit is $2,503,125.

The 14-year veteran has shown nothing but enthusiasm since coming on board, talking about how difficult the playbook is and how he’s going full-tilt to learn it. His first few days with the team have been pretty much a whirlwind.

“Like a rookie,” Wayne said. “They’re throwing a lot at me right now. I’m not getting very much sleep. I feel like a rookie all over again.”


(bostonherald.com)