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(04-16-2024, 07:45 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: That part really is immaterial in the comparison.  The Eagles are giving Smith $75M in exchange for his commitment to play another 3 years with their team.  Tee Higgins and the Bengals certainly had that opportunity to extend before the situation reached the point of where it is now. For whatever reason, they just weren't able to make that extension happen.

Why is it not relevant? At a minimum 22.5 million he gets in 2024 and 2025 counts towards the 51 million guaranteed money?

They did not tear up 2024 and 2025 contracts. To me that makes it very relevant as in today's market, he got 97.5 million for 5 years or less than 20 million a year.