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Breaking down Cory Harkey's contract with Rams

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- The Los Angeles Rams reached an agreement to bring tight end/fullback Cory Harkey back on a three-year deal last week.

Harkey, who went from undrafted free agent to one of the team's emotional leaders, received $2.5 million in guaranteed money on a deal that pays him just shy of $2 million on average over the life of the deal.

Here's a year-by-year breakdown of Harkey's deal, courtesy of ESPN Stats & Info:

2016

  • Base salary: $1.5 million (fully guaranteed)

  • Roster bonus: $500,000 (fully guaranteed, paid on 10th day of league year)

  • Cap charge: $2 million

  • Cash: $2 million

  • Notes: Up to $250,000 in not-likely-to-be-earned for playing time, receptions and team achievements.