Tom Brady is entering the final year of his contract and the Patriots are expected to discuss a lucrative deal with their franchise quarterback.
The presence of a $3 million roster bonus on March 5 could take negotiations to a higher level.
Instead of paying the roster bonus and then later handing out a lucrative extension, there is a benefit to getting it all done at once from an overall cash standpoint.
Brady's new deal could be anywhere from $15-18 million per season, and possibly higher.
Brady's Bonus Could Affect Extension