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DT Taco Charlton stays in Kansas City on a 1 year contract.

TE Chris Manhertz leaves Carolina to join the Jaguars on a 2 year, $7.25M contract. The deal includes $4.25M guarateed.

CB Chidobe Awuzie signs a 3 year contract with the Bengals

TE Hunter Henry leaves the Chargers on a 3 year, $37.5 million contract with the free-spending Patriots. 

CB Sidney Jones stays Jacksonville, who played on a league minimum salary in 2020.

TE Geoff Swaim returns to Tennessee on a 1 year deal. 

EDGE Von Miller had his $18M option for 2021 exercised by the Broncos. $7M of it is now fully guaranteed. Miller carries a $22M cap hit in the final year of his contract. Full Breakdown

DT Dalvin Tomlinson leaves the Giants on a 2 year, $22M contract with the Vikings. $16M is fully guaranteed. 

WR Chris Moore joins the Texans on a 1 year, $2M contract. 

OLB Kevin Pierre-Louis leaves Washington on a 2 year $8M contract in Houston. 

QB Jameis Winston stays in New Orleans on a 1 year, $5.5 million contract, with $7M of additional incentives. Full Breakdown

DE Carl Lawson joins the Jets pass rush on a 3 year $45M contract, $30M guaranteed, after 4 years with the Bengals.

OT Kendall Lamm signed a 2 year $6.8M contract with Tennessee, leaving Cleveland. The deal includes $3M guaranteed, all in 2021. Full Breakdown

OT Matt Feiler signed a 3 year $21M contract with the Chargers, leaving PIttsburgh

EDGE Bud Dupree signed a 5 year $82.5M contract with Tennessee that includes $35M guaranteed.

TE Cethan Carter joins the Dolphins on a 3 year $7.8 million contract, leaving Cincinnati. The deal includes $2.7M fully guaranteed, all in 2021. Full Breakdown

RB Devontae Booker leaves Las Vegas for the Giants on a 2 year, $6M contract.

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick finds his 9th home, joining Washington on a 1 year, $10M contract with incentives to take the deal up to $12M.

DE Henry Anderson finds a new home quickly, joining New England on a 2 year, $7M contract.

WR Corey Davis leaves Tennessee for the Jets, who give out a 3 year, $37.5M contract, $27M fully guaranteed through 2022. Full Breakdown

DT Austin Johnson stays with the Giants on a 1 year fully guaranteed $3M contract. Full Breakdown

DE Denico Autry leaves Indy for Tennessee on a reported 3 year, $21.5M contract that includes $9M guaranteed over the next two seasons. Full Breakdown

TE James Hurst stays in New Orleans on a 3 year $9M contract with $5M fully guaranteed. Full Breakdown

TE Rób Gronkowski returns to Tampa Bay on a 1 year, $8M contract with 4 additional void years for cap purposes. Full Breakdown

RB Carlos Hyde will share snaps with James Robinson in Jacksonville, on a 2 year, $4.5M contract, including $1.4M guaranteed. Full Breakdown

WR Phillip Dorsett makes his latest stop Jacksonville, terms undisclosed.

LS Jake McQuaide leaves the Rams to join Dallas on a 1 year contract

WR Nelson Agholor joins Bourne as another weapon heading to New England, on a reported 2 year, $22M contract.

WR Kendrick Bourne signs a reported 3 year, $22.5M contract to join the Patriots that includes $5.25M fully guaranteed, all in 2021. Full Breakdown

DT Vincent Taylor heads from Cleveland to Houston on a 1 year $2M contract

DT Carl Davis returns to New England on a 1 year contract

CB Ronald Darby leaves Washington for Denver on a 3 year, $30M contract, $19.5M fully guaranteed through 2022. Full Breakdown

ILB Joe Thomas heads across state, leaving the Cowboys to join the Texans on a 1 year $2M contract.

EDGE Leonard Floyd stays in Los Angeles, signing a 4 year $64M contract with the Rams

DE Dawuane Smoot signed a 2 year $14M contract to stay in Jacksonville

EDGE Yannick Ngakoue joins his 4th team, signing with the Las Vegas Raiders on a 2 year, $26M contract, $21M fully guaranteed at signing, including $13M in 2021. Full Breakdown

OT Cam Robinson signed his 1 year $13.754 million franchise tag with the Jaguars. 

OG Justin McCray joins the Texans on a 2 year, $4M contract that includes a $500,000 signing bonus. He spent 2020 with Atlanta. Full Breakdown

S Terrence Brooks leaves the Patriots on a 1 year $2 million contract to Houston, who are active with small, depth signings.

OG Rashod Hill stays in Minnesota on a 1 year $2.3 million contract, fully guaranteed. Full Breakdown

CB Michael Davis remains with the Chargers on a 3 year $25.2 million contract with just $10M fully guaranteed, all in 2021. Full Breakdown

DT Shelby Harris turns his 2020 prove-it deal into a 3 year, $27M contract with the Broncos, with $15M guaranteed. Full Breakdown

CB Cam Sutton stays in Pittsburgh on a 2 year, $9M contract. The Steelers needed value from their departing free agents and appear to have it here. Full Breakdown

DT Maliek Collins signs a 1 year, $5 million contract to join the Houston Texans. The deal includes $2M guaranteed. Full Breakdown

C Corey Linsley follows former Packers O-Lineman Bryan Bulaga to the Chargers on a 5 year, $62.5M contract. He becomes the highest average paid center in NFL history and will get $26M over the next two seasons. Full Breakdown

DE Deatrich Wise remains in New England on a 4 year $22 million contract, $10M fully guaranteed through 2022. Full Breakdown

LB Samson Ebukam joins the Niners on a 2 year $12M contract after four seasons with the Rams. The deal includes $5M guaranteed, all in 2021. Full Breakdown

OG Joe Thuney heads to the Chiefs via New England on a massive 5 year $80M contract with $48M practically guaranteed over the next three seasons. Full Breakdown

S John Johnson leaves the cap-congested Rams to join Cleveland on a 3 year, $33.75M contract that reportedly includes $24M guaranteed through 2022. Full Breakdown

LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin extends another season with the Lions on a 1 year, $2.3M deal, fully guaranteed. Full Breakdown

LB Jarrad Davis leaves Detroit after 4 seasons to join the Jets on a 1 year $5.5M contract, fully guaranteed. Full Breakdown

LS Chris Board continues a stretch of extensions for long snappers, signing a 1 year $2.6M deal to stay in Baltimore.

S Johnathan Ford heads east to Jacksonville after 4 years with Arizona, signing a 2 year $4.2M contract, $600,000 guaranteed. Full Breakdown 

WR Jamal Agnew leaves Detroit for sunny Jacksonville, signing a 3 year $14.25M contract with an out after year 1. Full Breakdown

CB Tremon Smith stays in Houston on a 1 year $1.13M contract, including $280,000 guaranteed. Full Breakdown

S Jalen Mills the Patriots continue to shop big, locking in a 4 year, $24M contract with the former Eagles DB. The deal comes with $9M guaranteed through 2022. Full Breakdown

DT Roy Robertson-Harris leaves Chicago for Jacksonville on a 3 year, $24.4M contract. 

EDGE Matt Judon joins the very active Patriots on a 4 year, $56M contract that includes $32M fully guaranteed.

CB Jason Verrett, remains with the 49ers on a 1 year, $5.5M contract. Full Breakdown

LB Kamu Grugier-Hill stays in Houston on a 1 year $2.5 contract Full Breakdown

WR Andre Roberts leaves Buffalo for Houston a 2 year, $5.5M contract that includes $2.5M fully guaranteed, all in 2021. Full Breakdown

DT Davon Godchaux leaves Miami for colder weather, joining the Patriots on a 2 year, max $16M contract that includes $9M guaranteed.

TE Jonnu Smith joins the Patriots via Tennessee on a 4 year, $50M contract that includes. $31.25M fully guaranteed per his agent. Smith becomes the 3rd highest average paid TE in the game with the deal.

OL Cam Erving leaves Dallas for the Panthers, who are loading up on their O-Line early on. The reported deal comes in at 2 years, $10M with $8M guaranteed. Full Breakdown

OL Pat Elflein joins the Panthers on a 3 year, $13.5M deal including $6M guaranteed. The former Jet becomes the first of what could be a busy offseason of moves for the Panthers.

OLB Markus Golden remains in Arizona, locking in a 2 year, $9M extension.

EDGE Shaq Barrett returns to the Buccaneers, agreeing to a 4 year $68M extension just before the negotiation period opens, including $36M fully guaranteed. The deal includes an $18M signing bonus, and a 2021 cap hit around $6M. Barrett can add another $1M per year with 15 sacks and a playoff berth. Barrett carried an almost $20M valuation, so a base $17M per year is a nice deal for Tampa. More details as they come in…

EDGE Romero Okwara returns to the Lions on a 3 year, $39M contract, who held a valuation just north of $10M in our system. It’s an exceptional raise for a player who peaked in his contract season in Detroit. 

OG Kevin Zeitler joins the Ravens on a 3 year, $22.5M contract, including $16M fully guaranteed through 2022. He was released by the Giants just 5 days prior. Full Breakdown

DE Mario Edwards stays in Chicago on a 3 year, $11.66M extension that includes $4.5M in 2021. Edwards had his best season to date in a platoon role for the Bears, & could see himself with more snaps from here out. Full Breakdown

OG Jon Feliciano becomes the latest Bills player to stick around, locking in a 3 year, max $17M contract. Additional details still pending…

RB Aaron Jones wasn’t franchise tagged, but he agrees to a 4 year, max $48M extension to stay in Green Bay nonetheless. The deal includes a reported $13M signing bonus in 2021.

FB Kyle Juszczyk extends his stay in San Francisco with a 5 year, $27M contract that includes $9.6M fully guaranteed at signing. The deal carries $5.4M cash in 2021 & a friendly $2.275M cap hit. Full Breakdown

K Dustin Hopkins stays in Washington on a 1 year, $2.4M extension that includes $1.8M fully guaranteed. Full Breakdown

TE Josh Hill quickly finds a new home after being ousted from New Orleans, signed a 1 year contract with Detroit. 

CB Emmanuel Moseley stays with the Niners, locking in a 2 year, $9.384 million extension. Full Breakdown

C B.J. Finney finds his way back to Pittsburgh after being released from the Bengals. It’s a 1-year deal.

QB Tom Brady signed a 1 year, $25M extension with the Buccaneers that guarantees him through age 45, while lowering his 2021 cap hit by $19M. Full Breakdown

CB Vernon Hargreaves returns to Houston on a 1 year contract. Terms have not been disclosed.

QB Cam Newton heads back to New England on a 1 year, $5.1M contract with $3.5M fully guaranteed, and plenty of ways to earn more. Full Breakdown

LB Christian Kirksey was released out Green Bay, but quickly finds work in Houston on a 1 year, $4.5M contract. Full terms not yet released.

CB Robert Alford stays in Arizona on a 1 year contract. Full terms not yet released.

LB Pernell McPhee signs a 1 year extension to remain in Baltimore.

C Tyler Shatley signs a 1 year extension to remain in Jacksonville

P Michael Palardy joins Miami on a 1 year deal after being released from the Panthers.

OT Daryl Williams stays in Buffalo on a 3 year, $24M contract that includes $9.4M fully guaranteed at sign. He’ll make almost $17M over the next two seasons. Full Breakdown

K Younghoe Koo becomes the first Falcons signing of the offseason, extending a 1 year contract in Atlanta.

K Cairo Santos signs a 3 year, $9M extension in Chicago that includes $3.5M this year before options. Full Breakdown

LB Matt Milano takes a hometown discount to remain in Buffalo, signing a 4 year $41.5M extension with the Bills that includes $20M fully guaranteed at signing. Milano will see $21.5M over the next two seasons. Full Breakdown

LB Tanner Vallejo stays in Arizona on a 2 year, $4.1M contract. 

RB Mark Ingram joins the Texans on a 1 year $2.5M contract including just $500,000 guaranteed. The Ravens released him mid-January. Full Breakdown

OG Brandon Scherff signed his 1 year $18 million franchise tag with Washington.

QB Brandon Allen signed a 1 year extension with Cincinnati

LS J.J. Jansen extends a 1 year contract with Carolina.

LB Lavonte David stays in Tampa Bay on a 2 year, $25 million extension that includes $17.5M guaranteed at signing, & a $7.7M cap hit in 2021. Full Breakdown

OT Taylor Moton signed his 1 year $13.754M franchise tag, making it fully guaranteed with the Panthers. The two sides have until July 15th to hammer out a multi-year extension.

QB Dak Prescott signed a 4 year, $160M extension to remain in Dallas, including $95M fully guaranteed at signing and $126M through 2023. Full Breakdown

LB Andre Smith signed a 2 year $2.4M extension to stay in Buffalo, including $300,000 fully guaranteed. Full Breakdown

RB Ty Montgomery stays in New Orleans on a 1 year, $1.1M contract. 

S Micah Hyde signed a 2 year, $19.25M extension with the Bills that includes $9.6M fully guaranteed at signing. Full Breakdown

DT Justin Ellis, extends 1 year with the Ravens. Terms undisclosed.

TE Ross Dwelley signed a 1 year $1.6M extension to remain with the 49ers, including $480,000 guaranteed. Full Breakdown

C Justin Britt signed a 1 year $3.2M contract to join the Texans after his release out of Seattle. The deal includes $500,000 guaranteed. Full Breakdown

DE Stephen Weatherly signed a 1 year, $2.5M contract to stay in Minnesota, including $500,000 guaranteed. Full Breakdown

SS J.T. Gray stays in New Orleans on a 2 year, $4M contract extension that includes $2M guaranteed. Full Breakdown

LS Trent Sieg signed a 3 year, $3M extension with the Raiders that includes a first year guarantee. Full Breakdown

WR Tyrell Williams finds a new home in Detroit after being ousted in Las Vegas on a 1 year heavily incentivized $4M contract. Full Breakdown

LS Clark Harris stays in Cincinnati on a 1 year, $1.2M contract with a $137k signing bonus. Full Breakdown

DE J.J. Watt bucks a lot of rumors signing a 2 year $31M contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The deal includes $20M fully guaranteed at signing. Full Breakdown

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Right of First Refusal: $2,133,000
Current team has the ability to match an offer sheet, but won't gain compensation if they fail to do so

Original Round Tender: $2,183,000
If an offer sheet is not matched, the losing team will gain a draft pick equal to where the player as originally selected

Second Round Tender: $3,384,000
If an offer sheet is not matched, the losing team will gain a second round pick from the acquiring team

First Round Tender: $4,766,000
If an offer sheet is not matched, the losing team will gain a first round pick from the acquiring team

Michael GinnittiMarch 10, 2021

With the 2021 league salary cap now set at $182.5M, these are the confirmed franchise & transition tag values per the NFL (a day late and a dollar short). Check out a complete historical look at franchise tags here

Confirmed Franchise Tags Offered in 2021

QB Dak Prescott, DAL, $37,690,800 (2nd tag, placeholder)
DE Leonard Williams, NYG, $19,351,200 (2nd tag)
OL Brandon Scherff, WAS, $18,036,000 (2nd tag)
WR Allen Robinson, CHI, $17,880,000 (120% of 2020 salary)
WR Chris Godwin, TB, $15,983,000
OL Cam Robinson, JAC, $13,754,000
OL Taylor Moton, CAR, $13,754,000
S Justin Simmons, DEN, $13,729,200 (2nd tag)
S Marcus Williams, NO, $10,612,000
S Marcus Maye, NYJ, $10,612,000

 

Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag Values

Position Value
Quarterback $25,104,000
Running Back $8,655,000
Wide Receiver $15,983,000
Tight End $9,601,000
Offensive Lineman $13,754,000
Defensive Tackle $13,888,000
Defensive End $16,069,000
Linebacker $14,791,000
Cornerback $15,060,000
Safety $10,612,000
Kicker/Punter $4,482,000

 

Transition Tag Values

Position Value
Quarterback $23,016,000
Running Back $7,217,000
Wide Receiver $14,340,000
Tight End $8,182,000
Offensive Lineman $12,657,000
Defensive Tackle $11,752,000
Defensive End $13,926,000
Linebacker $12,716,000
Cornerback $13,294,000
Safety $9,052,000
Kicker/Punter $4,068,000

 

 

Michael GinnittiMarch 09, 2021

Don't feel like reading? Watch a visual breakdown of this contract here.

 

Ranking the Contract Details

  • The $160M total value ranks 2nd to Patrick Mahomes' $450M in NFL history. While it's unlikely Mahomes actually sees all $450M of his, it's somewhat possible Dak plays out his full 4 seasons.
  • At $40M per year, Dak also ranks 2nd all-time behind Mahomes, though the contract is structured as $126M over the first 3 years, a historic $42M per season.
  • That $126M is practically guaranteed right now, and it ranks 2nd only to Mahomes' $141. The difference? Dak gets all of his in 3 years, while it will take Mahomes 5 years to get his $141M.
  • Of the $126M, $95M is fully guaranteed right now, an NFL record (surpassing Matt Ryan's $94.5M). The remaining $31M is injury guaranteed now, and becomes fully guaranteed on the 5th league day of 2022.
  • The $66M signing bonus is the highest in NFL history, topping Russell Wilson's $65M. Wilson's bonus payout was split over two seasons, while Dak will get all of his in the 2021 calendar year.
  • Speaking of, the $75M cash to be earned is the most Year 1 payout on a contract ever, surpassing Aaron Rodgers' previous high of $66.9M. Dak's $95M to be earned through Year 2 is $7M more than any other contract, topping Russell Wilson's $88M, & the $126M over three years is the most ever by a whopping $19M (Wilson, $107M). If he were to play out the full deal, the $160M earned over 4 years would top Russell Wilson's 4-year payout by $29M.

 

Breaking Down the Guarantees

As previously stated, Dak Prescott's new contract comes with $95M fully guaranteed at signing, most in NFL history. This is comprised of the $66M signing bonus, a $9M salary in 2021, & a $20M salary in 2022. The remaining $31M 2023 salary is (importantly) guaranteed for injury right now, and converts to fully guaranteed on the 5th league day of 2022, a year before it will be paid out. This all but ensures a $126M payout over the next three years, or $42M per year through the guaranteed portion of this contract. If Dak is still on this contract in March of 2024, a $5M roster bonus is due in the 5th league day.

 

The Cap Structure & Void Years

The Cowboys wanted a longer team contract in order to spread out the cap as much as possible, while also ensuring Dak would be under their control for as long as possible. Dallas compromised the latter, adding two void years to the back end of this 4 year contract to maximize the bonus proration. Signing bonuses are allowed to be prorated over a maximum 5 years, so the $66M bonus will account for $13.2M of salary cap each of 2021-2025. So why the additional void year in 2026? It appears the contract contains language that will automatically restructure Dak's fully guaranteed $20M salary for 2022 into a signing bonus. So here's how that might work:

Current Cap Hits
2021: $22.2M
2022: $33.3M
2023: $44.2M
2024: $47.2M
2025:$13.2M (dead cap)

Projected Cap Hits After the 2022 Restructure
2022: $18M
2023: $47.98M
2024: $50.98M
2025: $16.98M (dead cap)
2026: $3.78M

If Dak plays out the contract through 2024, then decides to test free agency in lei of signing an extension with Dallas, the Cowboys will take on an estimated $20.76M dead cap hit to see him walk away in the 2025 season.

 

Concluding Thoughts

You'll be hard pressed to find an NFL player who's ever had as much leverage as Dak Prescott did over the past few months. There are plenty of people out there (myself included) who feel this contract can be classifed as a better contract than what Patrick Mahomes signed with the Chiefs last year. While nobody will be crying for Mahomes as he surpasses the $200M earned mark somewhere down the road, Dak has ensured himself a life changing payday, while also retaining control of his destiny somewhere between the age of 31 and 32 years old, or the age that Matthew Stafford just left Detroit. This won't be the last we'll hear from Dak Prescott and contract negotiations, and with a reported $14 billion in new TV money right around the corner, the next version of this could be simply eye-popping.

 

 

Keith SmithMarch 08, 2021

With the NBA trade deadline three weeks away, we’re going to preview where all 30 teams stand. For each team, every player will be listed in one of four categories:

Not Available – You would have to blow the team away with an offer, and still might not be enough.

Available – These players are available in trade

Available in the right trade – These players aren’t really available, but the team could be talked into moving them

Available but hard to move – These players are known to be available, but have a reason they are hard to trade (contract, injury, etc.)

We’ll also give you an idea of what each team is working with asset-wise (draft picks, trade exceptions, cap space etc.) to aid them in making move. And then a bit of analysis on the mindset of each team approaching the deadline.

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Atlanta Hawks

Current Tax Space: $14.6M
Not Available: De’Andre Hunter, Trae Young
Available: Kris Dunn, Bruno Fernando, Brandon Goodwin, Solomon Hill, Tony Snell
Available in the right trade: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Clint Capela, John Collins, Danilo Gallinari, Kevin Huerter, Onyeka Okongwu, Cameron Reddish, Rajon Rondo
Assets: All of their own first round picks, one extra pick from OKC (2021 lottery protected)
Analysis: The Hawks have underachieved, which led to the dismissal of Lloyd Pierce as their head coach. The front office is also believed to be on shaky ground, as ownership wanted a playoff team this season. That could lead to trades, but Atlanta either just acquired many of their players, or has them under team-control for several years. It’s likely the Hawks will stand pat, or make a small move at the deadline.

 

Boston Celtics

Current Tax Space: $13.4M
Not available: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum
Available: Carsen Edwards, Javonte Green, Semi Ojeleye, Jeff Teague
Available in the right trade: Romeo Langford, Aaron Nesmith, Payton Pritchard, Marcus Smart, Daniel Theis, Tristan Thompson, Grant Williams, Robert Williams
Available but hard to move: Kemba Walker
Assets: All of their own first round picks, $28.5 million TPE (Gordon Hayward), $4.7 million TPE (Enes Kanter)
Analysis: Boston has had a rough first half, as they are going to be right around .500. The Celtics challenge, as it has for so many, is related to health. They are also overly reliant on young players for their depth. That’s led to their inconsistency. Danny Ainge will get in the mix on trades, but hasn’t made an in-season deal of significance since 2015. After years of “getting close” will Ainge finally pull the trigger and supplement his young stars with talent for a Finals run?

 

Brooklyn Nets

Current Tax Space: -$32.3M
Not available: Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving
Available: Bruce Brown Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Jeff Green, Tyler Johnson, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Landry Shamet
Available in the right trade: Joe Harris, DeAndre Jordan
Available but hard to move: Spencer Dinwiddie
Assets: $5.7 million DPE (Spender Dinwiddie)
Analysis: The Nets already made one of the season’s biggest deals when they traded for James Harden. It’s unlikely we’ll see another big move. Recent reports have them dangling Spencer Dinwiddie in trades, but he’s out for the season. It would have to take the right team, one that believes they can re-sign Dinwiddie, to make that sort of move. Expect Brooklyn to hold right at the deadline, but to be very involved in the buyout market.

 

Charlotte Hornets

Current Tax Space: $27.5M
Not available: LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, P.J. Washington
Available: Bismack Biyombo, Vernon Carey Jr., Caleb Martin, Cody Martin, Jalen McDaniels, Malik Monk, Nick Richards, Cody Zeller
Available in the right trade: Miles Bridges, Devonte’ Graham, Terry Rozier III
Assets: All of their own first round picks
Analysis: Charlotte is firmly in the mix to make the Eastern Conference Play-In tournament. If they felt a little better about making the sixth seed (the final assured playoff spot), you could see them trying to supplement the roster with trades. As that seems a tossup at best, the Hornets will probably let this group play it out. Then, armed with $20+ million in cap space, Charlotte can add to their new core.

 

Chicago Bulls

Current Tax Space: $10.1M
Not available: Patrick Williams
Available: Ryan Arcidiacono, Cristiano Felicio, Daniel Gafford, Chandler Hutchison, Luke Kornet, Otto Porter Jr., Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple, Denzel Valentine, Thaddeus Young
Available in the right trade: Wendell Carter Jr., Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, Coby White
Assets: All of their own first round picks
Analysis: The Bulls are now firmly in the mix to be a part of the Play-In Tournament. That’s a goal for them, since they haven’t been competitive in a few years. Because of that, despite teams asking about the availability of several of their plays, the Bulls are likely to be buyers vs sellers. If they can turn Otto Porter Jr.’s expiring contract into a helpful player, look for that to be the move.

 

Cleveland Cavaliers

Current Tax Space: $4M
Not available: Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Collin Sexton
Available: Matthew Dellavedova, JaVale McGee, Cedi Osman, Taurean Prince, Dean Wade
Available in the right trade: Larry Nance Jr., Dylan Windler
Available but hard to move: Andre Drummond, Kevin Love
Assets: All of their own first round picks
Analysis: Cleveland has by trying to move Andre Drummond for about a month. Because Drummond carries a large salary (difficult with salary-matching) and he’s a pending free agent, the Cavs haven’t found anyone to bite. That one may be headed towards a buyout. Beyond that, Cleveland would move Kevin Love if they could. JaVale McGee will be traded or bought out. Everyone else, including the team’s young core, is likely around for the long-haul.

 

Dallas Mavericks

Current Tax Space: $5.8M
Not available: Luka Doncic
Available: Jalen Brunson, Trey Burke, Willie Cauley-Stein, Dorian Finney-Smith, Tim Hardaway Jr., Wesley Iwundu, James Johnson, Maxi Kleber, Boban Marjanovic, Dwight Powell, Josh Richardson, Tyrell Terry
Available in the right trade: Josh Green
Available but hard to move: Kristaps Porzingis
Assets: First round picks from 2025 on
Analysis: Dallas is listening on offers for anyone but Luka Doncic. They’ve always very loosely talked Kristaps Porzingis trades. This offense, the Mavs are positioned to have over $30 million in cap space. That’ll have them in the mix for all the top free agents. If Dallas can make a move now in a “pre agency” type of deal, they’ll do it. Beyond that, this team probably lets it play out.

 

Denver Nuggets

Current Tax Space: $2.1M
Not available: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray
Available: Will Barton, Bol Bol, Facundo Campazzo, Vlatko Cancar, P.J. Dozier, JaMychal Green, Gary Harris, Isaiah Hartenstein, Paul Millsap, Monte Morris
Available in the right trade: R.J. Hampton, Zeke Nnaji, Michael Porter Jr.
Assets: All but one future first round pick, $9.5 million TPE (Jerami Grant)
Analysis: To this point, the Nuggets have avoided giving up any of their players in an “all in” kind of trade. They’ve preferred to build what they have and to rely on supplementing their homegrown stars through free agency. That said, Denver is positioned with large expiring contract and enough interesting young talent that they could pounce if a star becomes available. If not, they’ll head into the offseason looking to retool a bit around Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

 

Detroit Pistons

Current Tax Space: $21.6M
Available: Wayne Ellington, Josh Jackson, Rodney McGruder, Svi Mykhailiuk, Jahlil Okafor, Mason Plumlee, Deividas, Sirvydis, Dennis Smith Jr., Delon Wright
Available in the right trade: Sekou Doumbouya
Assets: All of their own first round picks, minus one protected future pick to Houston
Analysis: Troy Weaver began tearing the Pistons down to their studs almost immediately. Only three players now remain from when he took over prior to this season. Detroit already traded Derrick Rose and worked a buyout agreement with Blake Griffin. Beyond that, expect Detroit to move a few veterans as they rebuild around Jerami Grant and their rookies.

 

Golden State Warriors

Current Tax Space: -$40.3M
Not available: Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson
Available: Kent Bazemore, Marquese Chriss, Damion Lee, Kevon Looney, Mychal Mulder, Kelly Oubre Jr., Jordan Poole, Alen Smailagic, Brad Wanamaker, James Wiseman
Available in the right trade: Eric Pascahall Available but hard to move: Andrew Wiggins
Assets: Future first from Minnesota (top-3 protected in 2021, unprotected in 2022), $9.3 million DPE (Klay Thompson)
Analysis: If the Warriors want to add to their historic tax bill, they could package James Wiseman and the future pick they are owed from Minnesota to get some help now. If they don’t want to take that big of a swing, they could move a collection of smaller deals for some veteran bench help. It’s most likely they play things out and wait to see what they look like next season when Klay Thompson finally returns.

 

Houston Rockets

Current Tax Space: $3.5M
Not available: Christian Wood
Available: Sterling Brown, Dante Exum, Danuel House Jr., Rodions Kurucs, Kenyon Martin Jr., Ben McLemore, David Nwaba, Victor Oladipo, P.J. Tucker
Available in the right trade: Kevin Porter Jr., Jae’sean Tate
Available but hard to move: Eric Gordon, John Wall
Assets: Extra first round picks from Brooklyn (several), Detroit, Milwaukee, Portland and Washington
Analysis: The Rockets will move anyone on their roster that isn’t Christian Wood. It’s going to be tough to move John Wall (salary and injury history) and Eric Gordon (injury history), but everyone else is fair game. Look for Houston to jettison some of their expiring-salary veterans before losing them for nothing.

 

Indiana Pacers

Current Tax Space: $4.2M
Not available: Malcolm Brogdon, Caris LeVert, Domantas Sabonis
Available: Goga Bitadze, Jeremy Lamb, Jalen Lecque, Kelan Martin, T.J. McConnell, Doug McDermott, JaKarr Sampson, Edmond Sumner
Available in the right trade: Aaron Holiday, Justin Holiday, Myles Turner, T.J. Warren
Assets: All of their own first round picks
Analysis: The Pacers are probably done making moves after swapping Victor Oladipo for Caris LeVert earlier this season. That was one big move already for a franchise that prefers to stand pat in-season. Indiana does have the full amount of their pro-rated Mid-Level Exception remaining. They could add someone via the buyout market, but the Pacers probably are what they are at this point.

 

Los Angeles Clippers

Current Tax Space: -$5.7M
Not available: Paul George, Serge Ibaka, Kawhi Leonard
Available: Reggie Jackson, Mfiondu Kabengele, Terance Mann, Daniel Oturu, Patrick Patterson
Available in the right trade: Nicolas Batum, Patrick Beverley, Marcus Morris Sr., Lou Williams, Ivica Zubac
Available but hard to move: Luke Kennard
Assets: First round pick 2027
Analysis: The Clippers went all in to put this team together two summers ago. They have very few tradable assets left. The players on roster they can put together could maybe land someone, but it’s unlikely that player would have a major impact. LA is also tight to the hard cap. They’re probably saving the amount they can offer under the hard cap and their open roster spot for buyout season.

 

Los Angeles Lakers

Current Tax Space: -$4.6M
Not available: Anthony Davis, Montrezl Harrell, LeBron James
Available: Alex Caruso, Jared Dudley, Marc Gasol, Talen Horton-Tucker, Wesley Matthews, Alfonzo McKinnie, Markieff Morris
Available in the right trade: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Dennis Schroder
Available but hard to move: Kyle Kuzma
Assets: First round picks in 2026 and 2027
Analysis: The Lakers know who they are. It’s all about getting to the playoffs at this point. They cleared some space under the hard cap to be active in trades or buyout. Unless they package together a bunch of smaller salaries, it’s likely Los Angeles will add help via the latter. Expect Hollywood to be destination number one for any players that secures a buyout.

 

Memphis Grizzlies

Current Tax Space: $1.4M
Not available: Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant
Available: Grayson Allen, Gorgui Dieng, John Konchar, Jontay Porter
Available in the right trade: Kyle Anderson, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Tyus Jones, De’Anthony Melton, Xavier Tillman, Jonas Valanciunas, Justise Winslow
Assets: All of their own first round picks, plus extra picks from Golden State and Utah (one apiece)
Analysis: The Grizzlies will be active, as they look to firm up a playoff/Play-In run, but they won’t make a move just to make one. They’ve got a nice mix of youth and experience already. Expect Memphis to add another shooter if they can, but beyond that, this group probably sticks together the rest of the season.

 

Miami Heat

Current Tax Space: $7.7M
Not available: Precious Achiuwa, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem
Available: Avery Bradley, Maurice Harkless, Meyers Leonard, Kendrick Nunn, KZ Okpala, Kelly Olynyk, Chris Silva
Available in the right trade: Goran Dragic, Tyler Herro, Andre Iguodala, Duncan Robinson
Assets: Miami doesn’t have an easily tradable first round pick due to obligations to Oklahoma City. The Heat have a $7.5 million trade exception (James Johnson) and $4.7 million trade exception (Meyers Leonard)
Analysis: Pat Riley is always aggressive. If there is a big move to be made, he won’t hesitate. That doesn’t seem to be there this year for Miami. It’s more likely they bet on better health and consistency in the second half. Then they’ll be set up well for an offseason with all sorts of flexibility.

 

Milwaukee Bucks

Current Tax Space: -$5.8M
Not available: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton
Available: Thanasis Antetokounmpo, D.J. Augustin, Pat Connaughton, Torrey Craig, Bryn Forbes, Sam Merrill, Jordan Nwora, Bobby Portis, D.J. Wilson
Available in the right trade: Donte DiVincenzo, Brook Lopez
Assets: The Bucks are limited in tradable assets due to the Jrue Holiday trade
Analysis: Milwaukee has a nice core. They’d like to supplement it with some help, especially up front, but are limited in their ability to do so. The Bucks are less than half-a-million under the hard cap. Look for Milwaukee to sit out the trade deadline, but to add a veteran via buyout.

 

Minnesota Timberwolves

Current Tax Space: $3.6M
Not available: Anthony Edwards, D’Angelo Russell, Karl-Anthony Towns
Available: Malik Beasley, Jarrett Culver, Ed Davis, Juancho Hernangomez, Jake Layman, Jaden McDaniels, Jaylen Nowell, Josh Okogie, Naz Reid, Jarred Vanderbilt
Available in the right trade: Ricky Rubio
Assets: All of their own first round picks from either 2023 or 2024 and beyond (pending when they convey a first to Golden State)
Analysis: The Wolves only true untouchable is Karl-Anthony Towns. Beyond that, they’d listen on everyone. Because they just drafted Anthony Edwards, and because of D’Angelo Russell’s relationship with Towns, neither of them is going anywhere. Most likely course of action is that Minnesota sits this one out, but then makes some big roster changes in the summer.

 

New Orleans Pelicans

Current Tax Space: $3.3M
Not available: Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson
Available: Lonzo Ball, Eric Bledsoe, Wenyen Gabriel, Willy Hernangomez, Nicolo Melli, J.J. Redick
Available in the right trade: Steven Adams, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Josh Hart, Jaxson Hayes, Kira Lewis Jr.
Assets: All their own first round picks, plus extra picks from the Lakers (2 plus a swap) and Bucks (2 plus two swaps)
Analysis: The Pelicans have let it be known for a while they are open to moving some of their veteran guards. If David Griffin can find players who complement Brandon Ingram and Zion Williams better, he’ll make the move. With extra picks from both the Lakers and Bucks to come, the Pels are in position to rebuild the roster around their young duo this year or next.

 

New York Knicks

Current Tax Space: $36.6M
Not available: Immanuel Quickley, Mitchell Robinson, Obi Toppin
Available: Ignas Brazdeikis, Reggie Bullock, Alec Burks, Taj Gibson, Kevin Knox, Nerlens Noel, Frank Ntilikina, Elfrid Payton, Austin Rivers, Derrick Rose
Available in the right trade: R.J. Barrett, Julius Randle
Assets: $15 million in cap space, all of their own first round picks, plus two additional first rounders from Dallas
Analysis: New York has been the most-pleasant surprise in the NBA. They still have considerable cap space, which makes adding talent much easier. New York won’t add a ton of long-term money by the deadline, but if they can add the right player to make the playoffs a reality, they’ll jump.

 

Oklahoma City Thunder

Current Tax Space: $36.8M
Not available: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Available: Trevor Ariza, George Hill, Al Horford, Justin Jackson, Ty Jerome, Darius Miller, Mike Muscala, Isaiah Roby, Kenrich Williams
Available in the right trade: Darius, Bazley, Hamidou Diallo, Lu Dort, Theo Maledon, Aleksej Pokusevski
Assets: More first round picks than you can reasonably count, $27.5 million trade exception (Steven Adams), $19.5 million trade exception (Danilo Gallinari) $7.4 million trade exception (Kelly Oubre Jr.)
Analysis: Despite some strong play early on, Oklahoma City has dropped out of the playoff picture. That means that veterans like Trevor Ariza and George Hill are very likely to be traded. Al Horford may be more of an offseason move, when he becomes a semi-expiring contract (2022-23 is about 50% guaranteed). Sam Presti will keep adding to his collection of draft picks and talented young players, as he rebuilds the Thunder around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

 

Orlando Magic

Current Tax Space: $2.8M
Not available: Jonathan Isaac
Available: Al-Farouq Aminu, Dwayne Bacon, Mo Bamba, Khem Birch, Michael Carter-Williams, Gary Clark, James Ennis III, Evan Fournier
Available in the right trade: Cole Anthony, Markelle Fultz, Aaron Gordon, Chuma Okeke, Terrence Ross, Nikola Vucevic
Assets: All their own first round picks, $6.1 million DPE (Markelle Fultz)
Analysis: Orlando is in a tricky spot. They’re close to falling out of the playoff race. That would seem to signal an impetus to trade vets and rebuild around youth. The challenge for the Magic is that their young players have serious health issues, or haven’t developed as hoped for. Evan Fournier may get moved, because he’s on an expiring contract. The bigger, more attractive players (Vucevic, Gordon, Ross) are likely to stick unless Orlando gets blown away with an offer.

 

Philadelphia 76ers

Current Tax Space: -$11.4M
Not available: Joel Embiid
Available: Tony Bradley, Terrance Ferguson, Danny Green, Dwight Howard, Isaiah Joe, Furkan Korkmaz, Vincent Poirier, Mike Scott
Available in the right trade: Seth Curry, Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, Shake Milton, Ben Simmons, Matisse Thybulle
Assets: Own first round picks through 2024, then one protected first owed to the Thunder in 2025
Analysis: Philadelphia hit the break atop the Eastern Conference. They don’t have any glaring needs. Maybe one more big with some range or a player who can create offense off the dribble. They’ve got some players they could put together to match salary in a trade, so keep an eye on Daryl Morey. He’s always active, especially around the edges of improving his rotation.

 

Phoenix Suns

Current Tax Space: $7.1M
Not available: Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Chris Paul
Available: Jevon Carter, Langston Galloway, Frank Kaminsky, E’Twaun Moore, Abdel Nader, Cameron Payne
Available in the right trade: Jae Crowder, Cameron Johnson, Dario Saric, Jalen Smith Assets: All their own first, but one that is owed to the Thunder starting with protections in 2022
Analysis: Phoenix built themselves a pretty deep roster over the course of the last offseason. It’s unlikely they’ll make any further moves via trade. Expect the Suns to explore the buyout market, especially if a big man who can rebound and defend becomes available.

 

Portland Trail Blazers

Current Tax Space: $627k
Not available: Damian Lillard, C.J. McCollum
Available: Zach Collins, C.J. Elleby, Rodney Hood
Available in the right trade: Carmelo Anthony, Robert Covington, Harry Giles III, Derrick Jones Jr., Enes Kanter, Nassir Little, Jusuf Nurkic, Anfernee Simons, Gary Trent Jr.
Assets: All their own first, minus one lottery-protected pick owed to Houston as early as 2021
Analysis: Portland signed Rodney Hood to basically be a walking trade exception. They’re also open to moving Zach Collins. Beyond that, expect the Blazers to sit tight. They aren’t afraid to make trades, but Portland is looking more towards better health than outside reinforcements.

 

Sacramento Kings

Current Tax Space: $25.4M
Not available: De’Aaron Fox, Tyrese Haliburton
Available: Nemanja Bjelica, Justin James, DaQuan Jeffries, Cory Joseph, Jabari Parker, Jahmi’us Ramsey, Hassan Whiteside, Robert Woodard II
Available in the right trade: Marvin Bagley III, Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, Richaun Holmes
Assets: All of their own first round picks
Analysis: The Kings hoped this would be the year they’d be supplementing a playoff push at the trade deadline. Instead, they’re looking at deciding which veterans to sell off once again. Sacramento could be among the league’s most active teams, as they can set themselves up quite well if they were to deal away players like Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield or Richaun Holmes. One thing to note: the current front office didn’t sign or draft most of the veterans on this roster. They have no attachment to them, unlike the previous front office may have.

 

San Antonio Spurs

Current Tax Space: $1M
Not available: Keldon Johnson, Dejounte Murray, Devin Vassell, Lonnie Walker IV, Derrick White
Available: LaMarcus Aldridge, DeMar DeRozan, Drew Eubanks, Rudy Gay, Tre Jones, Trey Lyles, Patty Mills
Available in the right trade: Jakob Poeltl, Luka Samanic
Assets: All of their own first round picks
Analysis: San Antonio never makes in-season trades. This year could be different, as they have several veterans that could bring them nice returns. But with the Spurs firmly in the mix for a playoff spots, they’ll probably sit the deadline out as they always do.

 

Toronto Raptors

Current Tax Space: $2.8M
Not available: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet
Available: Aron Baynes, DeAndre’ Bembry, Stanley Johnson, Patrick McCaw, Matt Thomas, Paul Watson
Available in the right trade: Chris Boucher, Terence Davis, Malachi Flynn, Norman Powell
Available but hard to move: Kyle Lowry
Assets: All of their own first round picks
Analysis: The Raptors will listen to offers on Kyle Lowry, but given his big salary and how much he means to the franchise, it’s unlikely he’ll be traded. They’ve got an untouchable young group made of Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby. Everyone else is on the table in the right deal, or is very available. Never count out Masai Ujiri on making a huge trade, especially one you don’t see coming.

 

Utah Jazz

Current Tax Space: -$1.7M
Not available: Jordan Clarkson, Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell
Available: Udoka Azubuike, Elijah Hughes, Juwan Morgan, Georges Niang, Miye Oni
Available in the right trade: Bojan Bogdanovic, Derrick Favors, Joe Ingles, Royce O’Neale
Available but hard to move: Mike Conley
Assets: All of their own first round picks, minus a protected first they owe to Memphis as early as 2021
Analysis: The Jazz have been the NBA’s best team. They’d love to add a 3-4 with some range, but they aren’t going to give up much to do it. Instead, expect Utah to hold tight and then maybe add a player or two on the buyout market.

 

Washington Wizards

Current Tax Space: $928k
Not available: Deni Avdija, Bradley Beal, Davis Bertans, Rui Hachimura
Available: Isaac Bonga, Troy Brown Jr., Anthony Gill, Alex Len, Raul Neto, Jerome Robinson, Ish Smith, Moritz Wagner
Available in the right trade: Thomas Bryant, Robin Lopez
Available but hard to move: Russell Westbrook
Assets: All of their own first round picks, minus a lottery-protected first they owe Houston starting in 2023
Analysis: Washington seemed prime for a big sell-off. Now, they’ve won enough games to put them in the Play-In mix in the Eastern Conference. They won’t move Bradley Beal, Davis Bertans or any of their recent draftees. It’s unlikely they could move Russell Westbrook at the deadline, if they even wanted to. Expect Washington to stand pat, but then maybe make some big moves in the summer instead.

Scott AllenMarch 05, 2021

UPDATE (7:45 PM): Griffin has agreed to give back $13.3 million. Current reports state approximately $4.3 million was given back for the 2020-21 season and $8.7 million for the 2021-22 season. Furthermore, Detroit will not be using the stretch provision for the 2021-22 season and will be taking on the lump sum. Once more accurate details are provided per dollar amounts we will post another update.

 

Blake Griffin has agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons; details of the buyout are still to be determined. Griffin had approximately $56.4 million in guaranteed salary remaining on at the time of his buyout. 

 

2020-21

Cap Hit: $36,810,996 (includes $215,000 from Trade Kicker when traded from LAC to DET)

Cash Total: $34,442,873 (Amount was reduced from $36,595,996 due to advanced payment at the beginning 2019-20 season and agreement between NBA and NBPA for salary reductions)

Cash Remaining Owed at Buyout: $17,542,972

 

2021-22

This was to be a Player Option, but is deemed guaranteed salary until player has declined the option.

Cap Hit: $38,957,028

Cash Total/Owed: $38,957,028

 

Now What?

Once Griffin has cleared waivers on March 7 (Sunday) @ 5PM he is free to sign with another NBA team. Griffin will most likely sign at the veteran minimum which would be for $1,229,676 cash and $776,983 cap hit (if signed on Mar 8, 2021).

Depending on the agreement between Detroit and Griffin, Detroit could take a lump sum cap hit in 2021-22 season or stretch owed cap hit for the 2021-22 over three years.

 

All-Time Single-Year Dead Cap thru 2020-21 Season

  1. Blake Griffin (2020-21):  $36,810,996
  2. Carmelo Anthony (2018-19):  $25,534,253
  3. Chandler Parsons (2019-20):  $25,102,511
  4. Joe Johnson (2015-16):  $21,894,863
  5. Amar'e Stoudemire (2014-15):  $20,910,988

 

Scott AllenMarch 05, 2021

A financial breakdown of the 2021 NBA All-Star Teams drafted by LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Team LeBron 2020-21 Cap Hit   2020-21 Cap Hit

Team Durant 

  $147,345,385 Starters $136,030,355  
LeBron James, LAL (Captain) $39,219,565   $33,460,350 Kyrie Irving, BKN (2)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIL (1) $27,528,088   $29,542,010 Joel Embiid, PHI (4)
Stephen Curry, GSW (3) $43,006,362   $34,379,100 Kawhi Leonard, LAC (6)
Luka Doncic, DAL (5) $8,049,360   $28,751,775 Bradley Beal, WAS (8)
Nikola Jokic, DEN (7) $29,542,010   $9,897,120 Jayson Tatum, BOS (9)
  $210,055,779 Reserves $150,563,701  
Damian Lillard, POR (11) $31,626,953   $41,254,920 James Harden, BKN (10)
Ben Simmons, PHI (13) $30,559,200   $29,467,800 Devin Booker, PHX (12)
Chris Paul, PHX (15) $41,358,814   $10,245,480 Zion Williamson, NOP (14)
Jaylen Brown, BOS (17) $23,735,119   $19,500,000 Zach LaVine, CHI (16)
Paul George, LAC (19) $35,450,412   $18,900,000 Julius Randle, NYK (18)
Domantas Sabonis, IND (21) $19,800,000   $26,000,000 Nikola Vucevic, ORL (20)
Rudy Gobert, UTH (23) $27,525,281   $5,195,501 Donovan Mitchell, UTH (22)
  $357,401,164 Totals $286,594,056  
  $29,783,430 Average $23,882,838  

 

Michael GinnittiMarch 05, 2021

Ben Roethlisberger entered 2021 with the highest cap number in all of football, a whopping $41.25M in the final year of his contract with the Steelers. After the decision was made for Ben to return, the focus became lowering that cap hit. Here’s how Pittsburgh did just that.

 

Pre-Existing Dead Cap

Whenever a player is extended out of an existing contract, any bonus proration that hasn’t yet hit the salary cap must transfer to the new deal. In Ben’s case, this meant the $12.5M of signing bonus proration, & the $9.75M of restructure bonus proration - a total of $22.25M. This bonus proration is 100% inflexible, meaning the full $22.25M must live in the 2021 league year of the new contract. If the current contract has multiple years remaining each with bonus proration the new contract must mimic the old in terms of this pre-existing dead cap. 

Note: Any dead cap associated with a guaranteed salary or roster bonus must also transfer to the new contract, but it can be structured as needed. Often times these guarantees are converted into a new signing bonus.

 

The New Contract Structure

With the pre-existing dead cap already in place, the only way for the Steelers to clear cap space is to utilize a new signing bonus, with multiple years to spread the cap out across. Since 39 year old Ben isn’t inline for a true 5 year contract, the use of void years is the best way forward for Pittsburgh, despite the fact that they’ve refused to use them in the past.

 

Cash Compensation

The minimum salary for a player of 7 years or more experience in 2021 is $1.075M. This is the base compensation Ben will earn throughout the course of the season. In addition, Pittsburgh gave him a $12.925M signing bonus, for a total of $14M - $5M less than he was previously scheduled to earn.

 

Cap Structure

The new contract is a 1 year deal, with 4 additional void/dummy years tacked on to allow the signing bonus to prorate over the maximum 5 years. This frees up as much cap space as possible in the 2021 league year. The Steelers end up saving $15.34M of cap for the 2021 season by extending Ben Roethlisberger.

 

What Happens After 2021?

The contract will automatically void prior to the start of the 2022 league year, with a $10.34M dead cap hit leftover for Pittsburgh to take on at that point. The $10.34M is the sum of the 4 remaining signing bonus prorations all accelerating into 2022, as if it were a Pre June 1st release. However, if Ben & the Steelers decide it’s not yet the end of the road after this season, an extension can be negotiated prior to the void that will stop the bonus proration from accelerating. This new extension would then transfer over the 2022-2025 void structure, meaning only $2.585M of pre-existing cap in 2022, a much easier place to start for the Steelers.

 

Scott AllenMarch 03, 2021

How much do the players selected to the All-Star Game, Rookie-Sophomore Game, and All-Star Skills competition make?

 

All-Star Game

Winners: $50,000 per player

Losers: $25,000 per player

 

Rookie-Sophomore Game

Winners: $25,000 per player

Losers: $10,000 per player

 

All-Star Skills Competition

Slam Dunk

1st Place: $100,000

2nd Place: $50,000

3rd Place: $20,000

4th Place: $20,000

 

Three-Point Shootout

1st Place: $50,000

2nd Place: $35,000

3rd Place: $25,000

4th Place: $10,000

5th Place: $10,000

6th Place: $10,000

 

Skills

1st Place: $50,000

2nd Place: $35,000

3rd Place: $15,000

4th Place: $15,000

 

Shooting Stars

1st Place: $60,000

2nd Place: $45,000

3rd Place: $24,000

4th Place: $24,000

 

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