Rishard Matthews
Position: Wide Receiver
The Miami Dolphins signed WR Rishard Matthews, selected in the 7th round of the 2012 NFL Draft, to a 4 year contract on May 21, 2012 worth $2,151,392.
Matthews received a signing bonus of $53,612. Base salaries of the contract are $390,000(2012), $480,000(2013), $570,000(2014), and $660,000(2015).
As a 7th round draft pick Matthews is eligible for the Proven Performance Escalator in 2015. If earned Matthew's base salary will be increased to that of a qualifying offer for
a Restricted Free Agent.
| Year | Cap Value |
Dead Money |
Cap Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $403,403 | $53,612 | $349,751 |
| 2013 | $493,403 | $40,209 | $453,194 |
| 2014 | $583,403 | $26,806 | $556,597 |
| 2015 | $673,403 | $13,403 | $660,000 |