Webnews: Chiefs, Branden Albert talking contract, but no deal yet

[Coach]

By Michael David Smith
The status of Chiefs left tackle Branden Albert has been a topic of conversation throughout the offseason, and with the deadline for franchise players to sign long-term contracts looming, it continues to be a situation that bears monitoring. Albert has signed his franchise tender, so there are no concerns about a training camp holdout, but… Read more…

[jap1]

Here is the source for salary cap info that I use: http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/cap-hit/

I was under the impression that the rookie's salaries counted against the cap, and thus we would have to include Fisher's numbers. However, looking at the salary signed by the #2 pick, he is getting 3mil/yr plus like a 10+mil signing bonus. So that may be what ends up happening with Fisher.

[jap1]

After a quick google search, here are some articles that say the "Rookie pool" comes out of your salary cap.

http://overthecap.com/explaining-the...he-salary-cap/ (this one even references the Chiefs!)

http://russellstreetreport.com/expla...ctually-works/

[brdempsey69]

Thanks jap for the links. Whatever happens, I hope they sign Fisher and get him going from training camp day 1, so he doesn't miss a beat.

[Chiefster]

Thanks jap for the links. Whatever happens, I hope they sign Fisher and get him going from training camp day 1, so he doesn't miss a beat.

...THIS!

[Eydugstr]

Did Tyson Jackson restructure his contract? If I remember correctly he was supposed to make a big chunk of money this year.

[jap1]

Did Tyson Jackson restructure his contract? If I remember correctly he was supposed to make a big chunk of money this year.

Yes he did. He was supposed to make something like 14 mil but restructured to 4.2 mil with a 3 mil bonus.

[Chiefster]

Yes he did. He was supposed to make something like 14 mil but restructured to 4.2 mil with a 3 mil bonus.

Wow! settled for nearly half.