James Dearth
Position: Long Snapper
The New York Jets signed TE/LS James Dearth to an 8 year contract on May 24, 2002. The deal included
a $150,000 signing bonus. Dearth's base salaries are $300,000(2002),
$375,000(2003), $455,000(2004), $540,000(2005), $585,000(2006), $595,000(2007)
$730,000(2008), and $845,000(2009). The Jets advanced Dearth $100,000 of his 2009 base salary in March of 2009 reducing his base salary to $745,000.
| Year | Salary Cap Number | Dead Money if Cut | Cap Savings if Cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $622,428 | $42,860 | $579,568 |
| 2008 | $801,432 | $21,432 | $780,000 |
| 2009 | $945,000 | $100,000 | $845,000 |