EARTH CITY, Mo. -- The Los Angeles Rams struck a deal with defensive end Eugene Sims over the weekend, bringing him back for a third contract with the team.
Sims' deal is for three years and includes a guarantee of $3.75 million, most of which comes in the first year and essentially means the Rams can move on after one year if they choose.
Here's a year-by-year breakdown of Sims' new contract with all numbers courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information:
2016
Base salary: $2.25 million (guaranteed)
Roster bonus: $750,000 (fully guaranteed, paid out on Tuesday)
Cap charge: $3 million
Cash: $3 million
Notes: Can earn up to $750,000 in not likely to be earned incentives based on sacks, playing time and postseason achievements.