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(Today, 07:16 AM)Synric Wrote: Only BJ Hill's 11m signing bonus is fully guaranteed. That's why the Bengals have an out they can cut him in March 2026 for only a 7m dead cap.Its an infuriating process that ultimately costs the team.
They made the first year of his contract massive making it look like they are "spending" like other teams but they are not.
(Today, 10:44 AM)PhilHos Wrote: I'll be honest, I don't think the disagreement is with the amount of money. I think Trey would take the amount offered but the other stipulations like the length of the deal and the guarantees are where he's disagreeing.I don't get why the Bengals are so worried about more years. With the way NFL contracts Its essentially a team option after the first year of the contract. Just look at Mason Crosby deal there is zero guarantees outside of 2026.
I just wish if he wants communication from the Bengals, maybe he reach out to them first before reaching out to the media? Like, I get it, there should be constant communication to get a deal done, but it's not like Trey doesn't have their number.
(11 hours ago)Luvnit2 Wrote: You missed an important detail. Only 16 million is guaranteed or less than 50%.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44193063/sources-bengals-re-signing-bj-hill-3-year-33m-deal
Free agent defensive tackle B.J. Hill is signing a three-year, $33 million deal that includes $16 million guaranteed to return to the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
Some fans would say it is disrespectful to offer such a low guaranteed portion.
That's 48% of the contract a whopping two percent less than 50%. That's a high percentage for a Bengals contract.
