Packers clear cap space by restructuring contract of S Adrian Amos

The Green Bay Packers cleared cap space by restructuring the contract of safety Adrian Amos, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Amos, who signed a four-year, $36 million deal with the Packers in 2019, was due to count $10.3 million against the team’s cap in 2021. His deal included a base salary of $4.9 million and a roster bonus of $1.5 million, which can both be converted into a signing bonus to free up cap space.

However, any cap space freed up in 2021 would be pushed to 2022, when Amos’ cap hit is already $10.9 million. It’s possible the Packers are comfortable pushing the money forward knowing Amos could be a prime candidate for a contract extension following the 2021 season.

Amos, who turns 28 in April, is coming off a terrific 2020 season. He was the second-highest graded safety overall at Pro Football Focus.

Restructuring his deal using the signing bonus conversion could free up almost $3 million, according to Over the Cap. If the restructure involves an extension or the addition of voidable years, the savings could be even more.

The Packers were $9.4 million over the salary cap as of Friday. The team must be under the cap by next Wednesday, the start of the new league year.

Other players capable of doing restructures or extensions include quarterback Aaron Rodgers, receiver Davante Adams, edge rushers Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith and offensive lineman Billy Turner.

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