A league source tells PFT that the Patriots and Gronkowski have reached agreement on a contract that would replace the final two seasons of his rookie deal. A second-round pick in 2010, Gronkowski is due to earn $540,000 in 2012 and $575,000 in 2013.
Source: Pats, Gronkowski do a new deal | ProFootballTalk
Not really sure yet what to make of this other than it looks like the Pats wanted to give Gronk a raise. Of course there are sure to be more details to come, including his agent Drew Rosenhaus acknowledging there really is a new deal.
Would’ve been better to extend him now but that’s even less the Pats style than giving him an unnecessary raise. Either way, let’s hope it keeps the Gronk happy, and the show of good will pays dividends when it comes time to give him another contract, which will surely be a monster deal to fit the monster Gronk.