Patriots | Smith Gets A New Deal

Len Pasquarelli reports for ESPN.com New England Patriots CB Otis Smith has signed a new contract with the team. The deal included a modest increase in his base salary for the 2002 season. His old salary for 2002 was $750,000 and the new one is $1.114 million, prorated down to $1.05 million. The raise jumps his cap value by $300,000, to $1.213 million. New England also shuffled some monies in future seasons, leaving Smith with roster bonuses of $450,000 for 2003 and $750,000 in 2004.

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