Redskins 2014 Salary Cap Status

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Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Terms of Jason Hatcher Deal per John Keim (ESPN):

Hatcher received a $9-million signing bonus and has $10.5 million guaranteed. There's no guaranteed money after the first year and with his base salary escalating by a considerable amount in the third year, the Redskins could cut him and he would count $4.5 million against the cap (unless they can spread it out over two years at $2.25 million per). It's hard to imagine Hatcher getting to that final season considering his cap hit would be hefty for a player who would be 35 entering the season. But if he's still playing well? Different story.

Here's the breakdown, courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information:

2014
Base salary: $1.5 million (fully guaranteed)
Cap hit: $3.75 million

2015
Base salary: $3 million
Cap hit: $5.25 million

2016
Base salary: $6.5 million
Cap hit: $8.75 million

2017
Base salary: $7.5 million
Cap hit: $9.75 million

That 3 million in year two money is basically guaranteed. I don't think Hatcher could play poorly enough in year one to have the Redskins release him before year two. It's too costly. The practical guarantee is $13.5 million.

The last season is funny money.

It's essentially a 3 year/$20 million contract with the first two years guaranteed at $13.5 million. So an effective AAV of $6.5 to $6.75.

It's rare for an older player to get a deal like this. But it's not bad, all it says is the Redskins love them some Jason Hatcher.