The Miami Dolphins and wide receiver Brian Hartline are negotiating a multi-year contract that would pay him around $6 to $6.5 million per season, according to FOXSports.com. However, a NFL source told the Sun Sentinel a signing doesn't appear imminent. The reported annual salary is much more than most expected for Hartline, the four-year veteran from Ohio State, who figured to sign in the $4-$5 million a year range. Hartline, the Dolphins' fourth-round pick in 2009, had a career-best 1,083 yards receiving last season on a career-best 74 receptions with one touchdown. But even if Hartline signs for $6 million a year, the Dolphins, who had about $44 million to spend in free agency, would still have enough money to sign a top-tier free agent wide receiver such as Pittsburgh's Mike Wallace or Green Bay's Greg Jennings. Source: Sun-Sentinel
$6 mill per year seems a little high but it's looking like the market value for wide receivers is increasing very quickly so maybe that is his new value in this league.
