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Deadline For Option Looming For Patriots' Solder

Ian Logue
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Apr 21, 2014 at 8:10am ET







Solder has been a solid part of the Patriots' offensive line since being drafted in 2011.
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Patriots left tackle Nate Solder has been a staple at the position protecting quarterback Tom Brady's blind side since being drafted in 2011, and it appears the veteran could be in line for a pay increase in the near future.

Ben Volin of the Boston Globe pointed out in his Sunday Football notes that Solder, who is entering into the fourth year of his rookie contract, stands to receive a bump in pay should the team exercise his option for 2015.  Thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement all drafted players enter the league with four year contracts, and first round picks also have an option fifth year that teams are also able to exercise.

In the case of Solder, according to Volin, his option salary is right around $7.44 million,  which is quite a bump from the $1.54 he's scheduled to earn in 2014.  It's clearly a lot more than what he's currently making, but likely still less than what he could earn in free agency.

Solder was originally selected 17th overall in the first round of the 2011 draft, which was the pick they acquired from the Oakland Raiders from the Richard Seymour trade in 2009. He reportedly worked out for former offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia just a few days before the draft.

The deadline for the Patriots to exercise his option is May 3rd, and one would have to believe an extension is also likely in his future as New England will likely try and make sure he remains in the fold for the years to come.


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