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During free agency, the Cleveland Browns re-signed veteran WR JoJo Natson to a 1-year deal worth $1.127 million. Let’s break down how his contract and cap hit shake out.
WR JoJo Natson’s Contract, Cap Hits Per Year
| Year | Base Salary | Roster Bonus | Veteran Salary | Total Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Base Salary | Roster Bonus | Veteran Salary | Total Cap Hit |
| 2021 | $990,000 | $25,781 | ($140,000) | $875,781 |
- Natson’s contract does not appear to have any guarantees in it.
- His base salary is $990,000. Since he qualifies for the veteran salary benefit, only the amount of a minimum second-year player counts toward the cap (which is $850,000 from his base salary).
- Natson also has a $137,500 roster bonus, not a signing bonus like most players would have gotten. Since Natson only played in 3 games last year, only 3 games worth of that bonus (summing to $25,781) are likely to be earned, and count toward the cap. If he plays in more or less games, that would be factored into cap carryover adjustments after the 2021 season.