By now, you should be getting pretty familiar with how Andrew Berry deploys his option bonuses and void years when structuring a contract. Next up on our list of contracts to review is S Juan Thornhill. You may think that because he only signed a 3-year deal worth $21 million, that his deal would be more straightforward. Technically, it’s more straightforward than DT Dalvin Tomlinson’s deal, but it still has the aforementioned components.
S Juan Thornhill’s Contract, Cap Hits Per Year
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Option Bonus | Total Cap Hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,080,000 | $1,184,000 | $0 | $2,264,000 |
| 2024 | $1,500,000 | $1,184,000 | $1,100,000 | $3,784,000 |
| 2025 | $2,500,000 | $1,184,000 | $2,000,000 | $5,684,000 |
| 2026 | $0 | $1,184,000 | $2,000,000 | $9,268,000 |
| 2027 | $0 | $1,184,000 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 2028 | $0 | $0 | $2,000,000 | $0 |
| 2029 | $0 | $0 | $900,000 | $0 |
| Total | $5,080,000 | $5,920,000 | $10,000,000 | $21,000,000 |
- Thornhill has $14 million fully guaranteed on his deal.