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**Professor** · 07-25-2007, 08:37 PM

Colts come to terms with Gonzalez

Sources representing Anthony Gonzalez informed us the 32nd pick of last April's first round has agreed in principle to a five year deal with the Indianapolis Colts. The agreement came about at 2:30 this afternoon.

No terms were disclosed and are not expected to be released until Gonzalez signs the contract later this week.

**RoyWilliams** · 07-25-2007, 09:21 PM

Should come in and have a good impact on that offense.

**Professor** · 07-28-2007, 02:29 AM

here are the terms

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Gonzalez gets $7.5 million over 5 years

Now all Anthony Gonzalez needs to worry about is catching passes from quarterback Peyton Manning.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dl...707270463/1100

The Indianapolis Colts' first-round pick, the 32nd overall selection in the April NFL draft, took care of his business off the field Thursday by signing a five-year, $7.5 million contract.
"Anthony is very excited to put this behind him and have the ability to concentrate on what he loves, and that's football,'' said Mike McCartney, Gonzalez's agent. "I have to say the Colts did a very good job of negotiating in good faith.''
Finalizing the deal, McCartney added, "is a huge load off Anthony's mind. He really wanted to be in camp on time.''
The Colts report to Terre Haute on Sunday for the start of training camp. Only draft picks under contract are allowed to report.
The contract guarantees Gonzalez approximately $5.4 million in various bonuses, and could be worth as much as $10.3 million if he triggers escalators late in the deal. For instance, if Gonzalez catches a total of 125 passes in his first four seasons -- a relatively low trigger threshold -- he will receive an additional $2.76 million in 2011.
Gonzalez is expected to work primarily as the slot receiver in the three-receiver formation with Pro Bowlers Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne.

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