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AlbaNY_Ram
The biggest cap hit in AD's extension comes in 2021 when he is 30 years old ($27.892M)
The second biggest hit is in 2020 when he is 29 ($25M)
His cap hit decreases when he is 31, 32, & 33 to $22.25M, $19M, and $21.75M
He is not under contract after that.
It wouldn't surprise me if AD performs at a pro-bowl level (or better) all thru this contract. And it also wouldn't surprise me if this contract looks like a bargain in 5 years. But if not the Rams could cut him after the 2022 season with no cap implications.
In effect AD has a 4-year, $101M contract and the Rams have the option of paying him $19M for 2023 and then have the option of paying him $21.75M for 2024.
Right now Suh is 31.
Sapp retired at 35 though his last year wasn't that productive. He was still productive at 34.
John Randle retired at 36. He was still decently productive at 35.
Joe Greene retired at 35. He was still decently productive at 34.
Alan Page retired at 36. He was actually still good in his final years with Chicago.
This all sounds normal to me. By the time they're in their 30s, guys like this may not be as quick as they were, but they are far more experienced and seasoned than the large majority of the guards they face.
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