2014 NFL Free Agency: New England Patriots re-sign Ryan Wendell

Jan 11, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with center Ryan Wendell (62) after a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

Although the New England Patriots lost running back LaGarrette Blount to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday afternoon, they did cut a deal with one of his blockers, re-signing veteran center Ryan Wendell.

The move was first reported by Tom E. Curran of CSN New England and confirmed by Field Yates of ESPN Boston.

Ryan Wendell has re-signed with the Patriots. Ferreting out the length and other terms still. #PatriotsTalk
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) March 28, 2014

Per NFLPA records, the Patriots have re-signed C Ryan Wendell to a two-year deal worth a maximum of $6.85 million.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 28, 2014

Ben Volin of The Boston Globe has the details.

Wendell gets a $850k signing bonus, $1m base salary both years, and $2m roster bonus each year, including $12,500 per active game
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) March 28, 2014

Ah, @FieldYates is right: Wendell can earn up to $8.15m over two years if he gets his full $1.3m incentives in 2015
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) March 28, 2014

Wendell, a former Fresno State Bulldog, went undrafted in 2008 and caught on with the Patriots’ practice squad. In 2010, he began seeing regular time, even starting two games.

In 2012, Wendell won the starting center job.

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