Patriots Sign LB Shea McClellin to 3-Year Deal, Add Depth to Defense

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Patriots Sign LB Shea McClellin to 3-Year Deal, Add Depth to Defense

Steve Balestrieri

McClellin was originally drafted by the Bears in the first round of the 2012 draft from Boise State with the 19th overall and used as a defensive end. He was reportedly on the Patriots radar in the draft but the Bears selected him two picks before New Eng

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Shea McClellin's three-year, $8.95 million contract with the Patriots has been filed with the league. Here is the breakdown.

2016:

Signing bonus: $2.5 million

Base salary: $1 million (fully guaranteed)

Roster bonus: $300,000

Workout bonus: $100,000

Cash value: $3.9 value

Cap hit: $2,233,333

2017:

Base salary:$1.9 million

Roster bonus: $300,000

Workout bonus: $200,000

Cash value: $2.4 million

Cap hit: $3,233,333

2018:

Base salary: $2.15 million

Roster bonus: $300,000

Workout bonus: $200,000

Cash value: $2.65 million

Cap hit: $3,483,334

Breaking down Shea McClellin's three-year, $8.95 million contract with Patriots