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Danny Amendola | Wide Receiver

Team:	New England Patriots
Age / DOB:	(27) / 11/2/1985
Ht / Wt:	5'11' / 188
College:	Texas Tech
Contract:	view contract details [x] 3/13/2013: Signed a five-year, $28.5 million contract. The deal contains $10 million guaranteed -- a $6 million signing bonus, Amendola's first-year base salary, and $2 million of his second-year salary. Another $3.3 million is available through incentives. Amendola is eligible for per-game roster bonuses totaling $500,000 annually throughout the contract's life. 2013: $2 million, 2014: $3 million, 2015: $4 million, 2016: $5 million, 2017: $6 million, 2018: Free Agent
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Coach Bill Belichick said he believes Danny Amendola can play both inside and outside in the Patriots' scheme.

Thanks to better long speed and a two-inch height advantage, Amendola is more versatile than Wes Welker. Former Rams offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels knows this, and it's likely one of the reasons the Patriots were fine with letting Welker walk. Amendola is going to be featured all over the field in one of the game's premier passing offenses. Mar 20 - 8:53 AM

Source: ESPN Boston

Danny Amendola can play inside or outside
Mar 20 - 8:53 AM
Danny Amendola gets $27.7M over 5 years
Mar 15 - 1:27 PM
Report: Patriots signed Amendola on Tuesday
Mar 14 - 1:45 PM
Belichick: Offense set up for slot receivers
Mar 14 - 7:50 AM

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Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

Updating a previous item, Danny Amendola's five-year Patriots contract is worth $28.5 million.

The deal was originally reported at an agent-inflated $31 million. Amendola wound up getting less money per year than Wes Welker, which further supports the notion that the Patriots signed Amendola before Welker left for Denver. The Patriots also smartly tied up $2.5 million of the deal in per-game roster bonuses, meaning injury-prone Amendola will have to stay healthy to get that money. His signing bonus is $6 million. Amendola gets $10 million guaranteed.

Source: ESPN Boston

Mar 15 - 1:27 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

CSN New England reports Danny Amendola completed his Patriots contract on Tuesday, and that it wasn't a reaction to Wes Welker leaving for Denver.

Because the Amendola contract was kept under wraps for a day, the media took its Wednesday announcement as a reaction to Welker's Broncos deal. Beat writer Tom Curran reports the Patriots locked in Amendola once Welker decided to test the market. It sounds like the Pats were willing to pay both Amendola and Welker -- they proposed the latter a two-year, $10 million deal -- but Welker got more money from Denver and will have a bigger role in their offense than the Pats offered.

Source: Tom Curran on Twitter

Mar 14 - 1:45 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

Coach Bill Belichick has previously said that the Patriots' offense sets up the slot for big production.

Before Wes Welker was putting up Madden-style numbers in New England, Troy Brown was the Patriots' slot receiver. While in his prime between 2000-2002, he averaged 93.6 catches for 1,011 yards and scored 12 touchdowns during that three-year span. If Danny Amendola can stay healthy for the first time since 2010, he's going to have a huge season.

Source: ESPN Boston

Mar 14 - 7:50 AM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

The Rams were reportedly willing to pay Danny Amendola roughly $4 million per year.

Amendola got about $6 million per year from the Patriots, landed a five-year deal and gets to be a featured player for Tom Brady. In other words, the Rams never had a realistic shot of retaining their oft-injured No. 1 wideout.

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mar 13 - 8:36 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

Patriots agreed to terms with Danny Amendola, formerly of the Rams, on a five-year, $31 million contract.

The deal includes $10 million guaranteed. New England was unwilling to match the Broncos' two-year, $12 million offer to Wes Welker, and instead chose to pay a slightly larger annual average to a slot receiver four years younger. Amendola, 27, has played in just 12 games over the last two seasons, but is a more explosive player than Welker. Amendola showed the ability to play on the outside in 2012, something he didn't do at all in his first three seasons. The market was initially soft for slot receivers but picked up in a hurry. Julian Edelman is now the best left. The Amendola move should bring a smile back to Tom Brady's face. Assuming good health, Amendola could flirt with 100 catches in Welker's old role.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Mar 13 - 7:24 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Patriots began pursuing free agent Danny Amendola during the weekend's "legal tampering" period.

New England is probably one of Amendola's two reported visits, though that's yet to be confirmed. Amendola is seeking over $6 million per season, but he can probably throw that out the window now that Wes Welker has signed for just two years and $12 million in Denver. Per Profootballtalk, Amendola's offers on the open market have been less than what the Rams offered him before free agency. The Pats and Rams are probably his two most likely destinations, though the Pats could re-sign in-house option Julian Edelman for cheaper.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Mar 13 - 5:15 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

A source with "knowledge of the market" tells PFT slot receivers are "getting screwed," and could lead to free agent Danny Amendola re-signing with the Rams.

Players like Amendola and Wes Welker aren't getting valued based on their raw numbers, but their perceived replaceability. Amendola has been the Rams' lone consistent playmaker during the Sam Bradford era, so we'd suspect they'd welcome him back at the right price even after signing Jared Cook. Amendola had reportedly lined up two visits on Tuesday, but the teams were never revealed.

Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter

Mar 13 - 4:41 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

Profootballtalk.com reports Danny Amendola is "down to two teams" and poised to take a free-agent visit.

The three most logical landing spots for Amendola at this point are Minnesota, Tennessee, and Baltimore, though New England could be a sleeper as talks stalemate with Wes Welker. The Baltimore Sun confirms the Ravens are interested in Amendola. The Vikings are the most receiver-desperate team of the group.

Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter

Mar 12 - 10:45 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

Appearing on NFL Live Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Titans have jumped into the running for free agent Danny Amendola.

Schefter also mentioned the Vikings and Ravens as potential Amendola suitors. Signing Amendola would allow the Titans to play 2012 first-round pick Kendall Wright outside more, where his long speed would give Tennessee another field stretcher across from Kenny Britt. Nate Washington might end up released.

Mar 12 - 4:06 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

The Baltimore Sun reports the Ravens "hold some interest in" free agent Danny Amendola.

"The safe bet is Amendola winds up elsewhere, but he's a player that's firmly on the Ravens' radar that they'll monitor the market for," writes Aaron Wilson. Amendola would only be an option if Baltimore and Anquan Boldin part ways. He's said to be seeking $6-plus million annually.

Source: Baltimore Sun

Mar 11 - 3:50 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

The Philly Inquirer's Les Bowen is "not hearing" the Eagles are interested in free agent Danny Amendola.

It's notable, but hardly evidence the Eagles aren't interested in the slot dynamo. CSN Philly heard from a source with "direct knowledge of the Eagles' plans" they were planning to make a run at Amendola. Philadelphia should be the first of many teams the soon-to-be former Ram is connected to.

Source: Les Bowen on Twitter

Mar 11 - 10:12 AM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

Citing a source with "direct knowledge" of the Eagles' plans, CSN Philly reports the club is "interested in pursuing" free agent Danny Amendola.

In other words, this info isn't coming from an agent. Old Rams OC Pat Shurmur is now coordinating the Eagles' offense, and Chip Kelly's spread scheme floods the field with four wide receivers, including two in the slot. Beat writer Geoff Mosher concedes it's "unclear how hard" the Eagles will pursue Amendola, but he's definitely on their radar. Amendola is said to be seeking north of $6 million a year.

Source: CSN Philly

Mar 11 - 2:49 AM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Rams are not expected to re-sign free agent Danny Amendola due to his contract demands.

Amendola is seeking Brian Hartline money ($6 million-plus per year), and that's more than the Rams are "willing to invest" given his injury history. With Amendola and Brandon Gibson on their way out, the Rams are staring at an overhaul atop their receiver depth chart. That may not be a bad thing.

Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

Mar 10 - 12:30 PM

Danny Amendola - WR - Patriots

SI's Peter King expects the Eagles to show interest in free agent Danny Amendola.

King notes that new coach Chip Kelly wants players who can "play fast and smart," and Amendola fits the bill when healthy. Philadelphia could save cap space by releasing incumbent slot receiver Jason Avant, and make a big upgrade by replacing him with Amendola. Expect Amendola to command $6 million a year.

Source: SI.com

Mar 8 - 12:53 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
Pos	Role	Name
QB	1	Tom Brady
	2	Ryan Mallett
	3	Mike Kafka
RB	1	Stevan Ridley
	2	Shane Vereen
	3	Brandon Bolden
	4	LeGarrette Blount
	5	Leon Washington
GLB	1	Stevan Ridley
	2	Shane Vereen
3RB	1	Shane Vereen
	2	Stevan Ridley
FB	1	James Develin
	2	Ben Bartholomew
WR1	1	Danny Amendola
	2	Julian Edelman Sidelined ESPN Boston agrees with the Boston Herald that Patriots WR Julian Edelman is not a lock for a roster spot. The Patriots waited nearly a month before re-signing Edelman to a contract that includes no guaranteed money, while a setback with his troublesome foot has him questionable for the beginning of camp. Edelman's experience in the Patriots' system and special-teams prowess should give him a leg up on the likes of Donald Jones, Lavelle Hawkins and Michael Jenkins, but only if he's healthy. May 14
	3	Donald Jones
	4	Matt Slater
	5	T.J. Moe
WR2	1	Aaron Dobson
	2	Josh Boyce
	3	Michael Jenkins
	4	Lavelle Hawkins
	5	Kenbrell Thompkins
	6	Mark Harrison
WR3	1	Julian Edelman
TE	1	Rob Gronkowski Sidelined NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots "(don't) know" how serious Rob Gronkowski's back injury is. "I wish I knew as much as you'd like me to know," were the words of owner Robert Kraft. Rapoport believes the Pats should consider placing Gronk on the reserve/PUP list, which would hold him out for the first six games of the season. Depending on how Gronk's expected back operation goes, they may not have a choice. May 24
	2	Aaron Hernandez Sidelined ESPN Boston reports that "word is" Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) can expect a four-month recovery period. Hernandez underwent a "minor scope" almost three weeks ago, and he is not expected to participate in OTAs or minicamp. It's possible he could even open training camp on the PUP list. There remains plenty of time for Hernandez to be ready for Week 1. The Patriots will likely bring him along slowly. Apr 21
	3	Michael Hoomanawanui
	4	Daniel Fells
	5	Jake Ballard
K	1	Stephen Gostkowski

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