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Saints' Cap Woes: $80M Hits Non-Players
10 Mar
Summary
- Demario Davis' departure leaves $14.29 million in dead cap.
- Over $80 million in dead cap hits players no longer on the roster.
- Saints planned for these cap hits and accounted for them.
The New Orleans Saints are facing a considerable salary cap hit after Demario Davis' move to the New York Jets. Davis' departure alone creates a $14.29 million dead cap charge. This adds to a substantial sum of over $80 million allocated to players who are no longer part of the team's active roster, including those who have retired.
Despite the large dead money figures, the Saints had prepared for this scenario. The team budgeted for these financial obligations, ensuring that the current cap impact is within their planned expenses. While other player contracts could potentially increase this amount, it represents existing, accounted-for costs rather than new financial strain.
Looking ahead, the Saints anticipate significant cap relief in the coming offseason. Only a few contracts are scheduled to void, leaving behind cap hits that are considerably smaller than the current burdens. This marks a potential turning point from previous years where dead money significantly hampered financial flexibility.
