Quote Originally Posted by sharpe1027 View Post
The Packers are stuck with the signing bonuses and restructuring portions even if traded. The team that would get him is only responsible for what remains. That being said, he'd still count around $17M for them. They might be able to restructure to lower that more, however.

I don't know what he'd get on the open market, but the delta probably isn't huge and the team could guarantee getting him versus risk losing out to a team that bids higher or one that he goes to cheaper because they are a better team with a chance at winning the Superbowl, etc
Ah . . . I did not know about the signing bonuses and such. So now it makes more sense. Thanks.