The Chicago Bears locked up a valuable member of their defense in signing inside linebacker Danny Trevathan to a three-year extension.
Some initial details were revealed a couple of days ago — the deal is worth $21.75 million in base value, with a maximum value of $24 million with incentives, as well as $14 million in guaranteed money.
But new details about Trevathan’s contract extension have been revealed Monday. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Trevathan’s deal is actually a 6-year deal where the final three years of the contract are considered “fluff,” meaning that “it will automatically void.”
Contract filed for #Bears LB Danny Trevathan is actually a 6-year deal but the final 3 years of the contract are fluff and it will automatically void.
Base value for deal is $21.25 million over 3 years.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) March 16, 2020
So what exactly does that mean?
Basically, Trevathan’s cap hit is spread out over the next six seasons, which will allow the Bears more wiggle room in regards to the salary cap.
Trevathan’s extension is a three-year deal with a base salary of $21.25 million, with $13.625 million in total guarantees. The base salaries are $3 million for 2020 and 2021 and $2.5 million for 2022. According to Biggs, there are also option bonuses of $3.625 million for 2021 and 2022, both of which can be converted to base salary.
Ultimately, Trevathan’s contract winds up being a two-year deal worth roughly $14 million. That gives the Bears some flexibility in terms of the salary cap, and also locks down an important component of their defense.
You can check out the full details of Trevathan’s deal over at OverTheCap.com.
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