Not everyone is in the building for the start of the New England Patriots’ mandatory minicamp on Monday. Count veteran defensive tackle Lawrence Guy among the absences, and his reasoning is believed to be contract-related, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Guy is reportedly looking for an adjustment in his 2021 contract, which is a four-year deal with an $11 million base value and extended upwards to $24 million.
Reiss wrote:
Guy, who has since changed agents, is believed to be looking for an adjustment to the contract after what sources had previously described as a challenging negotiation.
Guy, 33, has been a key cog along the Patriots’ defensive front for the last seven years. He has won a Super Bowl with the organization and even earned a nod for the Patriots’ All-Decade team in the 2010s.
The addition of second-round draft pick Keion White is sure to make things interesting for the veteran defensive tackle, especially if the rookie is ready to contribute right out of the gates. There is no more guaranteed money remaining on Guy’s deal.
As for the punishment for no-showing mandatory minicamp, Guy could be forced to pay upwards of $98,753 in fines, if he skips all three practices.
