The New England Patriots and wide receiver Wes Welker failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract, via a source. The two sides had until 4 p.m. ET on Monday to hammer out a long-term contract since the Patriots had placed the franchise tag on Welker, which he already had signed. Without a new deal, Welker will earn a guaranteed $9.5 million in 2012. If the Patriots decline to tag him next year, he becomes an unrestricted free agent. Source: NFL.com
Poor guy. I feel sooo bad for him. $9.5 million and catches passes from Tom Brady, I think he'll be ok.
I think so too [MENTION=1]SteveRobWhatever[/MENTION]. I think Welker knew this was going to be the deal the whole time, hence the reason he came right in and signed like no big deal...