Whenever an NFL contract is described with a “max value” of a certain amount, you should approach it with a certain amount of skepticism. The original numbers are often put out by player agents to give the impression of a big deal for their client.
The new contract for Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds is a great example of this. When first reported, Reynolds’ contract was described as a two-year deal with a “max value” of $12 million. On Saturday, the details of the contract were released by Over The Cap, and the truth of the contract is that it is more of a two-year, $6 million contract with only $2.