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The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran receiver Brandon Marshall this week to a one-year contract that was reported to be worth “up to $2 million.” Those contract details were revealed on Thursday by Field Yates:
Brandon Marshall’s deal with Seattle:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 31, 2018
Signing bonus: $90k
Base salary: $1.015M
Incentives:
40-49 rec: $75k
50-59 rec: $125k
60-69 rec: $250k
70+ rec: $350k
500-599 yards: $75k
600-699 yards: $125k
700-799 yards: $250k
800+ yards: $350k
7+ rec TD: $350k
Max value: $2.155M
Marshall got a $90,000 signing bonus, which is presumably all the Seahawks are on the hook for at this point. Should Marshall make the roster and stay on the team, he’ll earn a base salary of just $1.015 million, which is roughly the same as what Kendall Wright is earning with the Minnesota Vikings and what Jordan Matthews is getting from the New England Patriots. It is less than what second round pick Christian Kirk is getting from the Arizona Cardinals and does not rank anywhere near the top 50.
Two years ago, a healthy(ish) Marshall caught 59 passes for 788 yards and three touchdowns with the New York Jets. Per those details above, that would net Marshall an extra $125,000 on receptions, $250,000 in yards, and $0 in touchdowns. And if he does nothing or doesn’t make the team, it costs Seattle $90,000.
Seems reasonable.