Patriots, Davon Godchaux Agree On Two-Year Extension
The New England Patriots and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux agreed to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday that is worth up to $21 million and includes $16.5 million in guarantees. The deal was completed by Drew Rosenhaus, Jason Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. The Miami Dolphins selected Godchaux in the fifth round (178th overall) back in 2017 out of LSU, and the 29-year-old defensive lineman has come into his own the last three years in Boston after spending the first four years of his NFL career in Miami. Godchaux isn't on the IDP fantasy radar, but he's accumulated 81 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, nine QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in three years for the Patriots. He has not missed a game in his three years with the Pats.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux signed a two-year, $20.8 million contract extension on Wednesday that includes $17.85 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. The Patriots also have Christian Barmore on the interior of the defensive line, but Godchaux impressed in a starting role last year by recording 65 tackles (32 solo), one sack, five QB hits and one forced fumble in 17 games in his first year in New England. The former fifth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in 2017 out of LSU has just four sacks in five NFL seasons, though, so he's well off the fantasy radar in IDP leagues.
Miami Dolphins starting defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (biceps) is facing a three-month recovery after suffering a biceps tear in the Week 5 win over the 49ers, according to a source. The Dolphins are hoping that he can return toward the end of the regular season or the playoffs if his rehab goes as planned. Godchaux is in the final year of his rookie deal and could be headed for free agency after the 2020 season. He's been a key component on the defensive line in his 52 games (42 starts) in Miami. Rookie second-rounder Raekwon Davis and Zach Sieler should see larger workloads with Godchaux sidelined. The Dolphins Defense surprised against San Fran and will be a low-end starting defense in Week 6 against the winless Jets.
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