A few posts down, I previewed the Vikings current status at the defensive end position, including a section about contracts.
I was purposely non-descript about Brian Robison’s cap hit in 2012 and 2013 because I knew that his signing bonus and incentives would come into play, but I wasn’t sure how.
As it turns out, that answer came quickly.
Tom Pelissero reports that Robison triggered incentives in his contract with his performance in 2011.
As a result, his salary for 2012 will jump from $726,000 to $1.712 million, which still isn’t too bad for a serviceable starting defensive lineman.
In 2013, however, Robison’s salary of $864,000 will skyrocket all the way to $4.4 million.
Prior to the 2011 lockout, the Vikings signed Robison to a three year deal worth a maximum of $14.1 million and it included a $6.5 million signing bonus. In reaching certain incentives, Robison is close to realizing the full amount of that contract.
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The 2012 salary seems reasonable but the 2013 might be a little steep. But I guess it's still only a third of what JA will be making. Is there any way to figure out what the 2013 salary cap might be?