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The general details of newly signed Steelers running back LeGarrette Blount’s contract have been released. The two year deal is for $3.85 Mil, including a guaranteed signing bonus of $950,000. The deal also includes a performance incentive of $150,000, which Blount can earn if he gains 800 yards in the upcoming season.
While I do not know the specifics yet, it’s possible that his signing could move the salary cap needle as little as $785,000, leaving the Steelers with over $600,000 in salary cap space (ball park). Here’s a look at how it could likely be set up, and an explanation of the cap estimate.
| Player | Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Salary Cap Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blount, LeGarrette | 2014 | $730,000 | $475,000 | $1,205,000 |
| Blount, LeGarrette | 2015 | $2,170,000 | $475,000 | $2,645,000 |
While I can’t promise his 2014 base salary will be quite that low, you can be certain it will be structured similarly. Using this model, after displacing a low minimum salary from the top 51 (420 K), the salary cap impact right now would only be $785,000. The Steelers are currently sitting at a little over $1.4 Mil in salary cap space. So, the signing of LeGarrette Blount could leave the Steelers with just under $700,000. I’ll update this when this year’s base salary number is available. However you cut it, this was a good signing at a good price.
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