In May, the Cleveland Browns pulled off the surprising deal to acquire DE Za’Darius Smith from the Minnesota Vikings. A few contract-related details were initially reported when the deal happened, but now, Over the Cap and Spotrac have shed more light on the full breakdown of the deal. At it’s core, Smith’s deal is a 1-year, $10.5 million deal, but let’s see how Browns general manager Andrew Berry structured it for salary cap purposes.
DE Za’Darius Smith’s Contract, Cap Hits Per Year
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Total Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,165,000 | $1,867,000 | $0 | $3,032,000 |
| 2024 | $1,210,000 | $1,867,000 | $0 | $3,077,000 |
| 2025 | $0 | $1,867,000 | $0 | $1,867,000 |
| 2026 | $0 | $1,867,000 | $0 | $1,867,000 |
| 2027 | $0 | $1,867,000 | $0 | $1,867,000 |
| Total | $2,375,000 | $9,335,000 | $0 | $11,710,000 |
- Smith has $10.