The Cost of Loyalty: When Superstars Get Paid to Stay The latest extension deal signed by Patriots tight end Hunter Henry serves as a stark reminder that loyalty in the NFL comes with a hefty price tag.
In an era where teams are willing to break the bank for top talent, even aging superstars like Henry can command significant paychecks. Henry's two year extension is worth up to $20 million, including a guaranteed $14.
5 million and a $4. 2 million signing bonus. At 31 years old, he was due for a new contract after his previous deal expired.