Vernon Gholston
Position: Defensive End
DE Vernon Gholston, drafted number 6 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft, signed a 5 year 50 million dollar contract with the New York Jets
on July 24, 2008. The base value of the contract is worth 32.5 million dollars with 21 million dollars in guaranteed money.
Gholston will earn base salaries of $295,000(2008), $2,900,000(2009), $3,480,000(2010), $4,060,000(2011) and $4,640,000(2012).
It is being estimated that he will earn a roster bonus of 2.3 million in 2008. There is likely a large option bonus in 2009 valued between 13 and 14 million
dollars that will change Gholstons base salaries. An article explaining how we feel the contract is broken down is available here. As more information
becomes known we will update Gholstons cap hits.
| Year | Salary Cap Number | Dead Money if Cut | Cap Savings if Cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $2,320,000 | $21,000,000 | -$18,680,000 | 2009 | $2,900,000 | $18,680,000 | -$15,780,000 | 2010 | $3,480,000 | $15,780,000 | -$12,300,000 | 2011 | $4,060,000 | $12,300,000 | -$8,240,000 | 2012 | $4,640,000 | $8,240,000 | -$3,600,000 |