03-22-2025, 04:36 PM
(03-22-2025, 04:22 PM)CJD Wrote: No. There is 10 million dollars in true guarantees (With offset language if we cut him and he signs with another team) in 2026, and then he's got another 23.8 million that is effectively guaranteed in the 2025 roster bonus and his 2025 base salary. 2026's 10.9 million dollar salary is guaranteed once the 2026 season begins next off season.
All in all, an incredibly friendly deal for the Bengals. At almost any point (other than the time between today and the 2025 season, and the time between 2026 off season and 2026 season) we could cut him and owe him almost no additional money.
And with the rising prices of WR, they can still get descent trade value if for instance we hit on late round WR talent to replace him and have huge holes on D or OL.
