The Los Angeles Rams made their first big move of free agency on Thursday when they re-signed right guard, Kevin Dotson. The initial reports were that it would be a three-year deal worth $48 million.
Los Angeles Rams Make Dotson The 4th Highest Paid Right Guard In NFL
Since then the details from the contract have been released. According to Over the Cap, Dotson will make $7 million as a base salary with a signing bonus of $4.25 million. He is guaranteed $11.25 this season. His cap hit will be $12,666,666 which represents 4.9% of the total salary cap. His cap number will increase to nearly $18 million next season.
Los Angeles Rams Re-sign Dotson: Not Worth The High Price Tag?
For now that places Dotson as the 6th highest cap hit on the roster. He is currently behind Joseph Noteboom, who has a cap hit of $20 million, but the Rams are actively attempting to renegotiate his contract to reduce that number more commensurate with a backup offensive lineman.
Ram’s Current Salary Cap Space
Until the Noteboom restructure is completed, the Rams have $29 million in cap space remaining for the offseason.
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