[h=1]Breaking down contract for Soliai[/h] March, 12, 2014
The
Atlanta Falcons landed one of their top free-agent targets when they hauled in big nose tackle
Paul Soliai from the
Miami Dolphins.
There were a number of interested teams, but the
Falcons were willing to spend the money on Soliai, who received a five-year deal worth a max value of $33 million, and $14 guaranteed.
According to ESPN Statistics & Info, Soliai received a $7 million signing bonus. His average per year is $6.4 million and average over the first three is $6.5 million.
He'll count $5.4 million against the $133 million cap this season.
Here is a breakdown of Soliai's contract by year:
2014
Cap value: $5.4 million
Cash value: $11 million
Base salary: $2 million (fully guaranteed)
Roster bonus: $2 million (fully guaranteed on 5th day of league year)
2015
Cap value: $4.4 million
Cash value: $3 million
Base salary: $3 million (fully guaranteed on 3rd day of league year)
2016
Cap value: $6.9 million
Cash value: $5.5 million
Base salary: $5 million
Roster bonus: $500,000 ($31.25K per game)
2017
Cap value: $6.9 million
Cash value: $5.5 million
Base salary: $4.5 million
Roster bonus: $1 million (62.5K per game active)
2018
Cap value: $8.4 million
Cash value: $7 million
Base salary: $6 million
Roster bonus: $1 million (62.5 K per game active)