Jake Bequette
Position: Defensive End
The New England Patriots signed their 3rd round draft pick, DE Jake Bequette, to a 4 year contract on June 15, 2012 worth $2,654,800. Bequette received an estimate signing bonus of $539,800. Base salaries are $390,000(2012), $480,000(2013), $570,000(2014), and $660,000(2015). As a 3rd round draft selection Bequette will be eligible for the Proven Performance Escalator in 2015 which will raise his base salary, if earned, to that of a Restricted Free Agent qualifying offer.
| Year | Cap Value |
Dead Money |
Cap Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $524,950 | $539,800 | ($14,850) |
| 2013 | $619,950 | $404,850 | $215,100 |
| 2014 | $709,950 | $269,900 | $440,050 |
| 2015 | $799,950 | $134,950 | $665,000 |