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Myles Garrett Contract Details Have NFL Fans in an Uproar

Myles Garrett Contract Details Have NFL Fans in an Uproar

Summary

The Los Angeles Rams recently signed Myles Garrett to a new five-year contract worth $208.2 million. The contract includes eight "void years," which go beyond the NFL's usual four-year limit, and this has caused a lot of reactions from fans.

Key Facts

  • Myles Garrett signed a 5-year, $208.2 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams.
  • The contract guarantees Garrett $37 million in 2026 and $99 million through 2028.
  • The deal includes a signing bonus and eight option bonuses.
  • The contract has eight void years, which is unusual because the NFL limit is four void years.
  • The Rams used option bonuses instead of typical signing bonuses to extend void years.
  • Void years help teams manage the salary cap by spreading out bonus payments over more years.
  • Fans on social media expressed confusion and frustration about the contract's structure.
  • Many fans worry this contract tactic makes the NFL salary cap less effective.
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