ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Running back Travis Henry has agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep him with the Buffalo Bills through 2005.

The extension includes a $300,000 signing bonus and does not alter his base salary of $389,000 for 2003, reported ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli. But his base salary has been raised to $750,000 for 2004 because of an "escalator" clause in his original contract, and in 2005, which is the extension year, the base salary is $1.25 million.

Buffalo's second-round pick two years ago, Henry had a breakout 2002, finishing fifth in the NFL with 1,438 rushing yards. That's the fifth-best single-season performance in team history.

The former University of Tennessee standout also registered 43 catches for 309 yards and one score.

With the release of fullback Larry Centers last month, the coaches plan to feature Henry even more in the passing game this season.

Henry originally signed a four-year contract worth $2.296 million and it included a $980,000 signing bonus. He quickly outplayed that deal, however, capturing the starting job as a rookie and rushing for 729 yards in 13 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

The maneuver has just minimal effect on the Bills' cap for 2003, raising Henry's salary cap charge by just $100,000 overall, to a palatable $734,000.

"I think it's a win-win situation. It works for both," agent Greg Johnson said. "(Henry) just wanted to feel like he was being rewarded for a good year."

While providing Henry additional security, his agent said the new contract sets the potential for a more lucrative deal once it expires.

Also Thursday, fullback and special teams captain Sammy Morris accepted a one-year contract offer. Morris will make $605,000 in his fourth season with the Bills and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next year.

The Bills declined to comment, citing their policy against discussing player contracts.

Last season, Henry ran for 13 touchdowns, tying Cookie Gilchrist for second-most in a season. O.J. Simpson holds the record of 16, set in 1975.

His only drawback last season was committing 11 fumbles, which the Bills believe they can correct.

Despite having strong-armed quarterback Drew Bledsoe leading their offense, the Bills rely heavily on Henry to give them a balanced attack, particularly when inclement weather hits Buffalo late in the season.

Other NFL teams had the option to sign Morris this spring, although the Bills had the right to match the offer or receive a fifth-round draft pick as compensation.

Mark Slough, Morris' agent, said several teams expressed interest in Morris, but backed off -- fearing Buffalo would match their offers -- after the Bills released starting fullback Larry Centers last month.

Morris has been limited to mostly special teams duty the past two seasons, but had a promising 2000 as a rookie. That's when he had 341 yards rushing and five touchdowns as well as 268 yards receiving and a touchdown.

Information from ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli and The Associated Press were used in this report.