Hypothetical cap question, Vic: If it’s in Clay Matthews’ contract that he receives a $500k bonus for a 15-sack season, that money is counted against the cap for that season regardless of whether he receives it or not? If he doesn’t achieve the bonus, does the $500k carry over to the next season’s cap?
If he achieved 15 sacks the previous season, the 15-sack incentive for this season would be LTBE (likely to be earned) and it would count on the cap heading into the season. If he doesn’t achieve the incentive, the money would be credited back to the Packers next season.