Cap space

[Luvnit2]

(02-07-2022, 12:56 AM)bfine32 Wrote: Reiff is already costing us $3Mil next year.

Yes, Reiff is costing us 2.75 million for 2022 in dead cap money, but he is not signed for 2022. 

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals/riley-reiff-9833/

Good news is the 2022 dead money cap hit is in our 2022 cap number already. Also, this is just one example of creatively managing the cap. Bengals knew cap was rising in 2022, so they signed him to a voidable second year (in essence gave him a one year deal), then the spread his cap hit over 2 years versus just 2021 allowing them to sign more free agents for 2022.

Very smart cap management by the Bengals FO. Reiff is a UFA in 2022.