FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets and quarterback Mark Sanchez reached an agreement on a five-year contract Wednesday that includes $28 million guaranteed.
The Jets made the announcement while Sanchez, the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft in April, was still at practice during the afternoon session of minicamp.
“This is just the beginning,” Sanchez said after practice. “I’ll be working every day to justify this contract.”
Agent David Dunn said the deal is worth “around the $50 million mark,” but could reach as high as $60 million with incentives.
Detroit gave No. 1 overall pick Matthew Stafford a six-year deal worth up to $78 million, with $41.7 million in guarantees.
Mora speaks on Vick.
Seahawks coach Jim Mora says Michael Vick deserves to be reinstated to the NFL.
Mora, who coached Vick when Vick was the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback, said during the Seahawks’ mandatory minicamp: “I believe he’s paid his debt to society.” But Mora said Seattle won’t be adding any quarterbacks.
Footnotes.
Minnesota coach Brad Childress says he never set a deadline of this week for Brett Favre to decide whether to play for the Vikings.
• Pittsburgh prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor drug charge against Steelers wide receiver and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes.
• A misdemeanor exposure charge against Buffalo Bills fullback Corey McIntyre will be dropped after authorities say a witness offered questionable statements.
• Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork, who has expressed his desire for a new contract, attended the first day of the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp after skipping all 12 days of voluntary organized team activities.
• The NFL is starting a spinal treatment program for retired players.
The Associated Press
