Restructure & Cap Conversion Engine
Cap Season 9 & 10Annual Avg (APY)
$15,000,000
Season 9 Cash
$18,000,000
Season 10 Cash
$12,000,000
S9 Cap Relief
$3,000,000
SCENARIO PRESETS
Season 9 Cash: $18.0M (60%)
Season 10 Cash: $12.0M (40%)
| Season | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap Liability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 9 (2025) | $15,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
| Season 10 (2026) | $12,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
Front Office Audit Verification
Vita Vea's 1-year extension with $30M guaranteed yields a $15,000,000 APY over his 2-year remaining tenure. With a 50% restructure on the $6M new money addition, Tampa Bay generates $3,000,000 in immediate Season 9 cap relief with a 100% guaranteed security structure.
Defensive Interior Benchmark
Tenure & APYVita Vea (TB)
$15.0M APY
100% Gtd ($30M)
Dexter Lawrence (NYG)
$22.5M APY
66.7% Gtd ($60M)
Quinnen Williams (NYJ)
$24.0M APY
68.8% Gtd ($66M)
Daron Payne (WAS)
$22.5M APY
60.0% Gtd ($54M)
NFL Trade Confirmation
Jaguars acquire OL Daniel Faalele from NY Giants for 2027 6th-round draft selection (pending physical).
Secondary Free Agency
Seahawks sign CB Trevon Diggs (former Pro Bowler) to 1-year contract.
Roster Waivers & Adjustments
Giants claimed DT Ben Barten (waivers, Jets); Dolphins released K Zane Gonzalez; Falcons placed RB Trey Sermon on IR.