Cam's deal clears 1.6 million in 2015 cap

[Jeremy Igo]

Cam's 15 cap# will go down from 14.6M to 13M (4.5M of signing bonus proration, 7.5M roster bonus, 1M salary), saving #Panthers 1.6M on cap.

[t96]

Where do you find all the details per year, and guaranteed, etc.? I think that $30M or whatever it is will be in 2016 right? Trying to figure this out but kind find the structure information.

[Moorgan]

I'm guessing 2016 and 2017 will be big cap hit numbers but not so big we won't sign Luke. But Norman might be iffy. But if it goes down after that we are in good position to sign other significant guys. Add in drafting well and it looks like dominance for the next 5 years and beyond.

[Gallagher]

nippleshorts is a clever fella

​Especially when you consider that the year when Cam accounts for the biggest cap hit, 2016, is also the year we'll be keeping a relatively cheap Kuechly on his 5th year option. That structure sets up nicely for paying Cam and Luke without getting into salary cap hell.

[WUnderhill]

Where does that leave us for cap room right now? Wondering if this means we could be looking to spend a little more (fingers crossed for Norman extension) before the season starts.

[Mr. Scot]

So 3.6 million in cap added over the past two days.

[hepcat]

I'm guessing 2016 and 2017 will be big cap hit numbers but not so big we won't sign Luke. But Norman might be iffy. But if it goes down after that we are in good position to sign other significant guys. Add in drafting well and it looks like dominance for the next 5 years and beyond.

​If they're smart they're trying to re-sign Norman now.  He is primed for a career year and even a 2 year extension for him would be wise.  Even after Newton's extension the Panthers will still have north of $40 million in cap space in 2016 (none of which will count towards a new Kuechly contract since the Panthers used the fifth year option tag on him), and in 2017 when Charles Johnson and Jonathan Stewart both come off the books (and I doubt either are with the team past 2017), the Panthers currently have over $100 million in cap space in 2017.  You read that right....Panthers are in GREAT financial shape in the coming seasons.  Gettleman did an AMAZING job.  He knew he had to clear money for Cam and he did.

[Moorgan]

​If they're smart they're trying to re-sign Norman now.  He is primed for a career year and even a 2 year extension for him would be wise.  Even after Newton's extension the Panthers will still have north of $40 million in cap space in 2016 (none of which will count towards a new Kuechly contract since the Panthers used the fifth year option tag on him), and in 2017 when Charles Johnson and Jonathan Stewart both come off the books (and I doubt either are with the team past 2017), the Panthers currently have over $100 million in cap space in 2017.  You read that right....Panthers are in GREAT financial shape in the coming seasons.  Gettleman did an AMAZING job.  He knew he had to clear money for Cam and he did.

I agree but we also won't have many guys signed either. I think I saw somewhere earlier this yr that, under current contracts, we will have like 25 guys signed in 2017. So we still have a lot of players to sign. But I agree with you and I think signing Norman now would be a good idea. And Cam's contract while huge just might be team friendly in future signing perspective.

[pantherphan96]

Contracts that will be up in 2016:

 

Thomas Davis	OLB	32	10	5 yr$16,500,000	$3,300,000	$5,000,000	2016
Roman Harper	S	32	9	5 yr$10,625,000	$2,125,000	$1,500,000	2016
Mike Tolbert	FB	29	7	4 yr$10,000,000	$2,500,000	$4,200,000	2016
Amini Silatolu	G	26	3	4 yr$4,937,104	$1,234,276	$2,985,034	2016
Jonathan Martin	RT	25	3	4 yr$4,784,267	$1,196,067	$2,526,934	2016
J.J. Jansen	LS	29	7	4 yr$3,605,000	$901,250	$500,000	2016
Frank Alexander	DE	25	3	4 yr$2,570,252	$642,563	$470,252	2016
Derek Anderson	QB	31	10	2 yr$2,564,000	$1,282,000	$400,000	2016
Josh Norman	CB	27	3	4 yr$2,299,000	$574,750	$199,000	2016
Brad Nortman	P	25	3	4 yr$2,178,680	$544,670	$78,680	2016
Charles Tillman	CB	34	12	1 yr$2,000,000	$2,000,000	$350,000	2016
Richie Brockel	FB	28	4	2 yr$1,610,000	$805,000	$150,000	2016
Wes Horton	DE	25	2	3 yr$1,495,000	$498,333	$10,000	2016
Robert Lester	S	27	2	3 yr$1,492,500	$497,500	$7,500	2016
Melvin White	CB	24	2	3 yr$1,492,500	$497,500	$7,500	2016
Brandon Williams	TE	27	2	3 yr$1,485,000	$495,000	-	2016
Kyle Love	DT	28	4	2 yr$1,475,000	$737,500	-	2016
Kevin Reddick	ILB	25	2	2 yr$1,080,000	$540,000	-	2016
Colin Cole	DT	34	10	1 yr$1,050,000	$1,050,000	$80,000	2016
Mike Remmers	RT	26	2	2 yr$1,050,000	$525,000	-	2016
Jason Trusnik	ILB	30	8	1 yr$950,000	$950,000	$80,000	2016
Carrington Byndom	CB	22	1	2 yr$930,000	$465,000	-	2016
Adarius Glanton	OLB	24	1	2 yr$930,000	$465,000	-	2016
Chris Scott	G	27	3	1 yr$825,000	$825,000	$80,000	2016
Joe Webb	QB	28	5	1 yr$825,000	$825,000	$80,000	2016
Jordan Todman	RB	25	3	1 yr$765,000	$765,000	$20,000	2016
Tyronne Green	G	29	5	1 yr$745,000	$745,000	-	2016
Jarrett Boykin	WR	25	3	1 yr$700,000	$700,000	$20,000	2016
Stephen Hill	WR	24	3	1 yr$594,500	$594,500	$9,500	2016
Ben Jacobs	ILB	27	2	1 yr$585,000	$585,000	-	2016
Brian Folkerts	C	25	2	1 yr$585,000	$585,000	-	2016
Mike Brown	WR	26	2	1 yr$585,000	$585,000	-	2016
Brenton Bersin	WR	25	1	1 yr$510,000	$510,000	-	2016
Darrin Reaves	RB	22	1	1 yr$510,000	$510,000	-	2016
Micanor Regis	DT	25	1	1 yr$510,000	$510,000	-	2016
Martin Wallace	LT	25	2	1 yr$510,000	$510,000	-	2016
De'Andre Presley	CB	25	1	1 yr$503,500	$503,500	$8,500	2016
Kevin Greene	TE	25	1	1 yr$435,000	$435,000	-	2016
Marcus Lucas	WR	23	1	1 yr$435,000	$435,000	-	2016
Louis Young	CB	23	1	1 yr$435,000	$435,000	-	2016

[pantherphan96]

2017 is gonna be a doozy:

C. Johnson, Kalil, Luke, Star, KKShort, Ginn, Philly Brown all due then. Plus some others.

 

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/

[Mr. Scot]

2017 is gonna be a doozy:

C. Johnson, Kalil, Luke, Star, KKShort, Ginn, Philly Brown all due then. Plus some others.

 

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/

Assuming some of those aren't handled next year.

(which I'd say is very possible)

[tiger7_88]

2017 is gonna be a doozy:

C. Johnson, Kalil, Luke, Star, KKShort, Ginn, Philly Brown all due then. Plus some others.

 

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/

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Kawann's contract is a 4 year contract, Star's is 4 with the team option.

KK will have to be taken care of before Star, actually.  Unless we choose not to use the 5th year option, which would be crazy.

[PanthersUnited]

We are in great cap shape, Kuechly's new contract will probably be $12 mill per year for 5 years. So after Cam and Keek we will still have 40 or so million in cap space

[L-TownCat]

Man, if just for today you should all get on Twitter just for the lulz. It's incredible the salt out there. You really must take a moment to go enjoy it!