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July 25, 2006

Extra points

LAW A NEW CHIEF: Cornerback Ty Law met with the Kansas City media today after signing his contract with the Chiefs. In an Associated Press article, Law said: "I really didn't know I was going to be able to get something done before training camp. I thought it would be two to three weeks from now when it actually happened."

ROOKIE FOLLOW-UPS: Chad Jackson's rookie deal with the Patriots is a four-year package that doesn't include a signing bonus. Jackson will be paid a $452,000 roster bonus and has a $1.64 million option bonus, which is probably payable in March. He receives $90,000 workout bonuses in both 2008 and 2009, and $250,000 of his base salary is guaranteed in 2007. He also has a $100,000 bonus for winning the Rookie of the Year. ... Kicker Stephen Gostkowski's four-year deal includes a $425,000 signing bonus and incentives that could increase the base salary in the final year. ... Outside linebacker Jeremy Mincey's three-year deal includes a $68,200 signing bonus. ... Most rookie deals across the NFL include minimum salaries in each year.

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