Michael Ginnitti

Michael Ginnitti

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Co‑founder, Spotrac; contracts/salary‑cap economics across leagues.

Trade Grades Must Factor Player Contracts, Not Just Assets
SocialJun 2, 2026

Trade Grades Must Factor Player Contracts, Not Just Assets

If you are grading NFL trades based on assets without including the contracts attached to players involved in your discussion - your grade is incomplete. Jared Verse on a 2-year, $5M contract is as valuable as a 1st-Rd Pick (at least)...

By Michael Ginnitti
Patriots Trade Picks for A.J. Brown, Cap Relief
SocialJun 1, 2026

Patriots Trade Picks for A.J. Brown, Cap Relief

#NFL TRADE #Patriots Acquire WR A.J. Brown #Eagles Acquire 2028 1st-Rd Pick 2027 5th-Rd Pick PHI Dead Cap 2026: $21.8M 2027: $27.1M NE Cap Hits 2026: $7.04M 2027: $10.9M 2028: $17.8M 2029: $23.6M 2030: $53.5M (void)

By Michael Ginnitti
Jared Verse Signs $5M Two-Year Deal with Extension Option
SocialJun 1, 2026

Jared Verse Signs $5M Two-Year Deal with Extension Option

OLB Jared Verse will bring a 2-year, $5M fully guaranteed contract with him to Cleveland, plus a 5th-year option for the 2028 season. He becomes extension-eligible at the end of the 2026 regular season, and is on pace to secure a...

By Michael Ginnitti
Russell Wilson's Contracts Ballooned From $3M to $242M
SocialJun 1, 2026

Russell Wilson's Contracts Ballooned From $3M to $242M

Russell Wilson's #NFL Career ▫️14 seasons ▫️10 Pro Bowls ▫️1 Super Bowl ▫️6 contracts ▫️$316M earned (5th all-time) 2012 Rookie Deal (SEA) 4-yrs, $3M 2015 Extension (SEA) 4-yrs, $87M 2019 Extension (SEA) 4-yrs, $140M 2022 Extension (DEN) 5-yrs, $242.5M 2024 FA Contract (PIT) 1-yr, $1.2M 2025 FA Contract (NYG) 1-yr, $10.5M

By Michael Ginnitti
Giants Free $11M Cap, Lock up Rookie OT
SocialJun 1, 2026

Giants Free $11M Cap, Lock up Rookie OT

The #Giants converted $14.685M of OT Andrew Thomas' salary into signing bonus, creating $11M of 2026 cap space. NYG also locked in OT Francis Mauigoa (#10 overall) to a 4-year, $30.95M fully guaranteed rookie contract.

By Michael Ginnitti
Thunder's $800M Commitments Leave Little Cap Flexibility
SocialMay 31, 2026

Thunder's $800M Commitments Leave Little Cap Flexibility

OKC #Thunder Offseason Notables Tax Space: -$48M 1st Apron: -$41M 2nd Apron: -$28M Draft Picks: 12, 17, 37 Guaranteed Contracts SGA: 5 yrs, $312M Jalen Williams: 5 yrs, $240M Chet Holmgren: 5 yrs, $240M Alex Caruso: 3 yrs, $63M Club Options Isaiah Hartenstein: $28.5M Lu Dort: $17.7M Kenrich Williams: $7M

By Michael Ginnitti
Jauan Jennings Lands $8M One-Year Deal with Vikings
SocialMay 27, 2026

Jauan Jennings Lands $8M One-Year Deal with Vikings

WR Jauan Jennings signed a 1-year, $8M contract with the #Vikings that includes $6.13M guaranteed, $1.87M of per-game active bonus, and $5M of available incentives ($1.75M LTBE). Jennings recently completed a 2-year, $11.9M contract in San Francisco.

By Michael Ginnitti
Stafford's Extension Doubles Value, Exceeds Model Valuation
SocialMay 22, 2026

Stafford's Extension Doubles Value, Exceeds Model Valuation

#Rams QB Matthew Stafford signed a 1-year, $55M extension that now puts him under contract at 2-years, $105M through 2027. The 38-year-old carried a $54M valuation according to our model.

By Michael Ginnitti
Sabres Face Limited Cap Space with Key Contracts Pending
SocialMay 19, 2026

Sabres Face Limited Cap Space with Key Contracts Pending

The Buffalo #Sabres enter the offseason with an estimated $12.9M of 2026-27 cap space, 25th in the league. Pending RFAs F Zach Benson F Peyton Krebs D Michael Kesselring Pending UFAs F Alex Tuch F Beck Malenstyn F Tanner Pearson F Joshua Dunne D Luke Schenn D Logan Stanley

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Campbell Lands 1‑year, $5.5M Ravens Deal
SocialMay 8, 2026

Campbell Lands 1‑year, $5.5M Ravens Deal

Calais Campbell's free agent contract with the Baltimore #Ravens is a 1-year, $5.5M deal with $4.75M fully guaranteed (a $2.5M salary & $2.25M signing bonus). Another $500k of likely to be earned incentives can max the contract out at $6M this...

By Michael Ginnitti
Saints Free $4M Cap Space by Converting Werner Salary
SocialMay 8, 2026

Saints Free $4M Cap Space by Converting Werner Salary

The New Orleans #Saints converted $5.035M of LB Pete Werner's salary into signing bonus, creating $4.028M of 2026 cap space. Updated Cap Hits 2026: $3.9M 2027: $9.2M 2028: $5.3M (void)

By Michael Ginnitti
Panthers Carve Out $13.1M 2026 Cap Space
SocialMay 8, 2026

Panthers Carve Out $13.1M 2026 Cap Space

The Carolina #Panthers processed a salary conversion on CB Jaycee Horn's contract, moving $16.4M into signing bonus, adding 1 void year - creating $13.1M of 2026 cap space. Updated Cap Hits 2026: $10.9M 2027: $25.9M 2028: $31.8M 2029: $33.9M 2030: $3.2M (void)

By Michael Ginnitti
Colts Shed $6M Dead Cap, Gain $7M Space
SocialMay 7, 2026

Colts Shed $6M Dead Cap, Gain $7M Space

The release of CB Kenny Moore leaves behind $6.05M of dead cap to the #Colts, freeing up $7M of space. A 2017 UDFA, Moore earned over $57M across 9 seasons in Indy.

By Michael Ginnitti
Tyrod Taylor Lands 1‑year, $2.5M Packers Contract
SocialMay 7, 2026

Tyrod Taylor Lands 1‑year, $2.5M Packers Contract

QB Tyrod Taylor's free agent deal with the #Packers is a 1-year, $2.5M contract that can max out at $3M with incentives. The 36-year-old secures a $700k signing bonus, and accounts for $2.88M of cap this season.

By Michael Ginnitti