Dotson Staying with Rams: 3yrs, $48M / $32M Guaranteed

[WestCoastRam]

I learned to take his posts with a lot more than a grain of salt.

you are the superior rodster to me

 

[dieterbrock]

That's a little different than OTC which has the 24 million guaranteed at signing with another 8 next year

Just my .02 but I reference sportrac because I find them to be significantly more accurate and will typically provide more comprehensive breakdowns.
Probably won’t know the true numbers for a while

 

[PhillyRam]

Sportrac showing it as:

Kevin Dotson signed a 3 year, $48,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Rams, including a $4,250,000 signing bonus, $15,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,000,000. In 2024, Dotson will earn a base salary of $7,000,000, a signing bonus of $4,250,000 and a roster bonus of $4,250,000, while carrying a cap hit of $12,666,666 and a dead cap value of $15,500,000.

• Contract Notes:
  • $11.25M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2024 salary)
  • 2025 salary fully guarantees the 3rd league day of 2025 (injury guaranteed at signing)
  • 2024 Roster Bonus: $4.25M (fully guarantees 3/11/2024)
  • 2025 Roster Bonus: $8.5M (3rd league day of 2025)
  • 2026 Roster Bonus: $8M (3rd league day of 2026)

OTC reports it as $24M guaranteed at signing

"Contract Notes
Kevin Dotson signed a three year, $48 million contract with the Rams on March 7, 2024. $32 million of the contract is guaranteed of which $24 million is fully guaranteed at signing. The full guarantee consists of Dotson's 2024 salary, a $4.25 million roster bonus and an $8.5 million roster bonus in 2025. If on the roster on the 3rd day of the 2025 league year his 2025 salary will be guaranteed. In 2026 he will earn an $8 million roster bonus if on the roster on the 3rd day of the league year."

 

[dang]

Just my .02 but I reference sportrac because I find them to be significantly more accurate and will typically provide more comprehensive breakdowns.
Probably won’t know the true numbers for a while

Amen brother. I don't even look at OTC anymore due to its lack of detail.

 

[OldSchool]

Just my .02 but I reference sportrac because I find them to be significantly more accurate and will typically provide more comprehensive breakdowns.
Probably won’t know the true numbers for a while

I go back and forth tbh

 

[dieterbrock]

$32 million of the contract is guaranteed of which $24 million is fully guaranteed at signing. The

It’s this kind of whacky writing that has me not use OTC
I think they are double dipping his 2025 salary which is guaranteed for injury only.
Alas, I’ll stick with the Sportrac numbers until we find out for sure

 

[RamFan503]

Seriously mods, can we do something about this lying troll?
Enough already.

Yes

He can't say I didn't give him an opportunity to back up his BS. Maybe a 30 day time out will get him to pull his head out. If not, I guess he'll need to find another place to spread his nonsense.

 

[jrry32]

Good. Glad we brought him back.

 

[Merlin]

Why are people worried about what happens if he gets cut? This is a celebration guys! He’s not getting cut.

Nobody can find silver linings like RoD.

 

[den-the-coach]

Good. Glad we brought him back.

Awaiting your next mock, counsellor.

 

[dieterbrock]

Awaiting your next mock, counsellor.

2nd

 

[jrry32]

Awaiting your next mock, counsellor.

I'm not sure there will be one.

 

[den-the-coach]

I'm not sure there will be one.

I understand, takes quite a bit of time, but I will be on the lookout for who you would like to see in horns.

 

[dieterbrock]

I'm not sure there will be one.

What are your thoughts on Legette? Been getting a lot of play in WR talks

 

[den-the-coach]

2nd

I read the first, does next not imply another one?

 

[dieterbrock]

I read the first, does next not imply another one?

I meant I 2nd the request for another mock

 

[jrry32]

What are your thoughts on Legette? Been getting a lot of play in WR talks

I liked what I saw of him casually, but I haven't taken the time to dig deep on him. I think whether he succeeds or fails will depend a lot on which team drafts him. He's raw in a lot of respects, will need quality coaching, and will need an offensive mind who recognizes he needs to design around Legette, not just shove him into scheme.

 

[den-the-coach]

I meant I 2nd the request for another mock

 

[CGI_Ram]

Full breakdown of Kevin Dotson's $48M contract with Rams

Details of Kevin Dotson’s $48 million deal have emerged, including his cap hits, salaries and a potential out for the Rams

theramswire.usatoday.com

Full breakdown of Kevin Dotson's $48M contract with Rams​

Before free agency begins next week, the Los Angeles Rams took care of a big piece of business. They agreed to a three-year extension with guard Kevin Dotson on Thursday, their top free agent of 2024. It’s a contract worth $48 million, including $32 million guaranteed, making it a significant raise for the former fourth-round pick.

On Friday, details of Dotson’s contract emerged, with Over The Cap sharing a full breakdown of the three-year pact. According to Over The Cap, Dotson got $24 million fully guaranteed at signing, which includes a $4.25 million signing bonus. His cap hits in each of the next three years are as follows.

• 2024: $12.667 million
• 2025: $17.916 million
• 2026: $17.416 million

He has base salaries of $7 million next year and $8 million in each of the final two years. If Dotson is on the roster on the third day of the new league year in 2025, his salary of $8 million will become guaranteed. If he’s on the roster on the third day of the 2026 league year, he’ll get an $8 million roster bonus.

As for a potential out for the Rams, that comes before the 2026 season. If things don’t work out and they want to cut Dotson before his roster bonus hits in March of 2026, they can release him and save $16 million, taking on only $1.416 million in dead money.

So essentially, it’s a two-year deal that can turn into a three-year deal if the Rams want to keep him for all three seasons. It’s a smart deal for Los Angeles, especially with the salary cap ballooning the way it has in 2024.

 

[OldSchool]

Full breakdown of Kevin Dotson's $48M contract with Rams

Details of Kevin Dotson’s $48 million deal have emerged, including his cap hits, salaries and a potential out for the Rams

theramswire.usatoday.com

Full breakdown of Kevin Dotson's $48M contract with Rams​

Before free agency begins next week, the Los Angeles Rams took care of a big piece of business. They agreed to a three-year extension with guard Kevin Dotson on Thursday, their top free agent of 2024. It’s a contract worth $48 million, including $32 million guaranteed, making it a significant raise for the former fourth-round pick.

On Friday, details of Dotson’s contract emerged, with Over The Cap sharing a full breakdown of the three-year pact. According to Over The Cap, Dotson got $24 million fully guaranteed at signing, which includes a $4.25 million signing bonus. His cap hits in each of the next three years are as follows.

• 2024: $12.667 million
• 2025: $17.916 million
• 2026: $17.416 million

He has base salaries of $7 million next year and $8 million in each of the final two years. If Dotson is on the roster on the third day of the new league year in 2025, his salary of $8 million will become guaranteed. If he’s on the roster on the third day of the 2026 league year, he’ll get an $8 million roster bonus.

As for a potential out for the Rams, that comes before the 2026 season. If things don’t work out and they want to cut Dotson before his roster bonus hits in March of 2026, they can release him and save $16 million, taking on only $1.416 million in dead money.

So essentially, it’s a two-year deal that can turn into a three-year deal if the Rams want to keep him for all three seasons. It’s a smart deal for Los Angeles, especially with the salary cap ballooning the way it has in 2024.

FWIW numbers in this article 100% based on OTC not on actual team reports so subject to the real numbers being released later.