You fail to tell it all: they worked a deal of which part is that Phil be nice when he talks.
O read the article and I don't see where he agreed to anything. Unless you have another link, I call bull shit.
"While Phil’s comments made in the interview reflect his personal views based on his own beliefs, and his own personal journey, he and his family have publicly stated they regret the “coarse language” he used and the mis-interpretation of his core beliefs based only on the article. He also made it clear he would “never incite or encourage hate.”
'Duck Dynasty' to resume filming with Phil Robertson, A&E announces | Fox News
Nothing in what you quoted says anything about any deal between A&E and Mr.Robertson. The fact that so many "mis-interpreted his core beliefs based only on the article" is not only NOT an admission of anything, it is the fault of his accusers.
Sorry pal, you are reading into it what isn't there.