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Patriots Re-Sign Kicker Stephen Gostkowski

Stephen Gostkowski
The New England Patriots and pro bowl kicker Stephen Gostkowski have agreed to a 4 years, $17.2 million contract extension. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

The New England Patriots and pro bowl kicker Stephen Gostkowski have agreed to a new contract extension. Christopher Gasper of the Boston Globe was the first to report the news.

Gostkowski was placed as the teams franchise player this past offseason. Gostkowski’s deal is 4 years, $17.2 million. His new deal is also slightly higher than recently signed punter Sam Koch. With the new extra point rule in effect Gostkowski’s value became significantly higher.

The 8 year pro has made 86.8% of his field goals during his career. His past two seasons were beyond impressive earning him a new deal (92.7% in 2013, 94.6% in 2014.

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