William Hayes close to resigning. Hell Ya

[RamBill]

Breaking down DE William Hayes' new contract with Rams
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-ra...ing-down-william-hayes-new-contract-with-rams

The Los Angeles Rams took care of an important piece of in-house business Wednesday when they re-signed defensive end William Hayes to a three-year contract.

According to ESPN Stats and Information, Hayes' deal includes $10 million in guaranteed money to be paid out in the first two years. With no guarantees in Year 3, this deal essentially amounts to a two-year deal with the third year depending on Hayes' production in the first two.

Here's a breakdown of the contract year-by-year.

2016

Base salary: $3 million (fully guaranteed)

Roster bonus: $4 million (fully guaranteed, paid out on seventh day of league year)

Cap charge: $7 million

Cash: $7 million

Notes: Up to $500,000 in not likely to be earned incentives based on playing time and playoff appearances

2017

Base salary: $3.5 million ($1 million fully guaranteed)

Roster bonus: $2 million (fully guaranteed, paid out on third day of 2017 league year)

Cap charge: $5.5 million

Cash: $5.5 million

Notes: Up to $500,000 in not likely to be earned incentives based on playing time and playoff appearances

2018

Base salary: $5 million

Roster bonus: None

Cap charge: $5 million

Cash: $5 million

Notes: Up to $500,000 in not likely to be earned incentives based on playing time and playoff appearances

 

[Akrasian]

Brilliant! So it's really a 2 year contract - $12.5 million. And the Rams can save $2 million if they cut him after 1 year. And the last $5 million is up to the Rams, if he's worth while still.

 

[kurtfaulk]

Brilliant! So it's really a 2 year contract - $12.5 million. And the Rams can save $2 million if they cut him after 1 year. And the last $5 million is up to the Rams, if he's worth while still.

i look at it as a 3 year contract. year 1 as a starter then moving back as a rotational guy the following 2 years.

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