Patriots restructure Stephon Gilmore's contract

[Bradyking12]

Frees up $3.7M in cap space.

Patriots reportedly restructure Stephon Gilmore’s contract

 

[JayNM]

Now we must have something close to 5M...

I thought something was coming and, because plenty of pats players have incentive based contracts and (correct me if I'm wrong guys) but their salaries are only credited in the Cap Space if they meet their goals, so by the end of the year, we could be above the line

I bet most people are thinking "trade" and we do have the capability now, but i will be a deviant and predict that we won't do nothin

Also, if we do trade, i hope is for a linebacker

 

[turkeyneck]

Some move in the making?

 

[jah]

Interesting. Wonder what's next. Doesn't necessarily mean there's a move coming but I can't imagine this type of thing happens in isolation.

 

[mgteich]

We are now at about $5.3M (the existing $1.6M per Miguel and the $3.6M of savings from the restructure).

Before you spend the cap money, some will be needed for other items. Besides, the team has liked to carry some monies forward into next year. Between now a the end of the 2018 season, some of the money will be used for Roster Bonuses (about $2.5M), replacing anyone else who goes on IR, and any additional monies needed toward the Mitchell and Britt injury grievances (and any others). Plus the amounts left gives Belichick the flexibility he needs with regard to his constant transactions. The amount that we now have gives Belichick some breathing room, perhaps enough for minor trades or signings, but that's it.

 

[Soliel]

Dez?

 

[mgteich]

Dez?

Unless he is playing for minimum compensation, we didn't free up enough money.

 

[Uptown]

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

O yeah here comes Clowney

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

O yeah here comes Clowney

Jk
Teams to raid Raiders Giants teams that are going no where

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

Jk
Teams to raid Raiders Giants teams that are going no where

Anyone in particular???

 

[NashuaPats]

Obviously, freeing up cap space to sign Dez Bryant. I kid. It's for Greg Hardy.

 

[RayClay]

The best high dollar acquisition I can think of. Mr. Kraft made it rain and it paid off.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Jk
Teams to raid Raiders Giants teams that are going no where

Karl Joseph would be interesting.
We need pass rush I feel like since Mcginnest left we say that every year.
A

Anyone in particular???

Karl joseph

 

[Deus Irae]

For the first time ever, a team was able to open up space against the cap? Boy, this is news!

 

[Maho Hiyajo]

Could be a sign for an upcoming trade. Bill has always left some breathing room of $5-6M in case of emergencies in prior years.

Anyway - the Cardinals are going nowhere this year, so that Bucannon trade seems much more plausible now. Still have to wait a few more days until his cap hit goes from $8M to $4M though.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Making room for Odell Beckham Jr. and Khalil Mack. Such a classic Patriots move.

 

[PP2]

props to our own @Miguel who predicted this.

 

[Maho Hiyajo]

BB is trying his hand for Eli Manning so that he's the first guy to implement the 2 quarterback offense in the 21st century.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Miguel is Da Man!!!