The Buffalo Bills added defensive lineman Vernon Butler on Tuesday night. After recording two sacks combined in his first three seasons, he blew up for six sacks in 2019. His contract reflects that feast and famine and he stands to be rewarded if he can duplicate that success.
Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle tweeted out specifics of the deal. It’s a two-year, $15 million deal with escalators and incentives built in that could add another $3 million.
The fully guaranteed money in the deal is all in year one: signing bonus ($2 million), 2020 roster bonus ($3 million), and his 2020 salary ($2.