If the Texans decide to re-sign Diggs in 2025, would the cap hits from 2025-2028 still be dead money owed in 2025 or would they be able to spread that out in the 4 void years 2025-2028?
Let's say Diggs does well and both parties want to work out a deal. Could Texans spread the $16M left from the old contract over the 4 void years then? That $16M only becomes due in 2025 if he doesn't re-sign here right? Could this all be part of a sneaky agreement to help Texans increase this year's cap space, get Diggs paid and help each other out again next year with a fair contract deal? That would be some kind of 4d chess move. Diggs paying for the #1 seems like a sign that he wants to stay here beyond just 1 year. I guess a lot could change over the course of a season tho
Broken down:
| Year | Cap Hit | Cash Paid | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.876M | $22.52M | – $16.644M |
| 2025 | $4.161M | $0 | – $12.483M |
| 2026 | $4.161M | $0 | – $8.322M |
| 2027 | $4.161M | $0 | – $4.161M |
| 2028 | $4.161M | $0 | $0 |
If Diggs doesn't re-sign, it will be 16m cap hit because the void years go away (no longer under contract) and the cap for them gets crunched into the year
| Year | Cap Hit | Cash Paid | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.876M | $22.52M | – $16.644M |
| 2025 | $16.644M | $0 | $0 |
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