With the ink nearly dry on the trade of Julio Jones to the Titans, it’s time to take stock of what this move ultimately means for the Falcons cap space. The trade not only netted picks in 2022 and 2023, it ultimately gave the team a different outlook for this season and 2022. While many are focused on the picks Atlanta received, the cap relief may have been the bigger incentive for a team that was unable to sign their draft picks.
Let’s take a look at what the cap looks like now and for 2022.
2021
Whenever a contract is over with a team—whether by retirement, a cut or a trade—the remainder of the prorated bonus comes due.