Redskins Re-Sign TE Niles Paul
The Washington Redskins re-signed tight end Niles Paul to a three-year deal on Friday keeping the fourth-year Redskins player away from the open free agent market.
The former fifth-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft could make $10 million dollars over the course of his contract if he hits the incentive bonuses according to sources.
TE Niles Paul resigns with Redskins, a three-year deal that can earn him up to just under $10 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 6, 2015
Paul was drafted as a wide receiver by then coach Mike Shanahan and then converted to tight end the following season. He had a career year in 2014 while subbing for the often injured Jordan Reed. Paul caught 39 passes for 507 yards and a touchdown in 2014.
Paul has improved every year he has been in DC and is the teams best special teams player. Check out the video below of Paul on special teams.
Cap numbers via John Kiem
2015 Salary-cap hit: $1.833 million
Base salary: $1.25 million
Roster bonus: $250,000
Note: The base salary is fully guaranteed and the roster bonus is $15,625 per game (on the 46-man roster) with a maximum of $250,000. There are up to $1.2 million in not likely to be earned incentives based on playing time and number of receptions.
2016 Salary-cap hit: $1.833 million
Base salary: $1.25 million
Roster bonus: $250,000
Note: The bonus, as in the first year, is based on $15,625 per game. Once again, there are $1.2 million based on not likely to be earned incentives based on playing time and receptions. If he were cut with a post-June 1 designation it would save the Redskins $1.5 million against the cap.
2017 Salary-cap hit: $2,333,334
Base salary: $1.75 million
Roster bonus: $250,000
