Why are the Bengals not clearing cap by restructuring deals?

[Joelist]

(03-11-2023, 05:26 PM)Nepa Wrote: Good point. I went to spotrac and see where you are getting that. I guess there is a point where you have to pay the piper.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cap/2024/

Yep! That's the flip side of restructuring. Ultimately the bill does come due - all you've done is push it off a bit. 

Another thing to remember is the Bengals typically front load their contracts. As such restructuring usually is a lot less of a help because the big monies in the deal are paid early instead of late.