Free agent tight end Martellus Bennett has drawn some early interest, according to CSN New England reporter Mike Giardi. A couple hours into the tampering period, and Bennett has reportedly heard from six teams. Giardi reported that Bennett’s asking price is around $9 million per year.
The “per year” numbers we’ll hear in rumors and final reports really are not all that useful for accurately assessing NFL contracts. A player will be listed as making X million per year, but for cap purposes, it is usually lower in year one. And for actual payment, a player almost always is either cut or renegotiates his deal before it reaches its conclusion.