Jim Leonhard
Position: Safety
The Jets signed S Jim Leonhard to a 3 year, 5.9 million dollar contract on March 3, 2009. Leonard received
received a 1 million dollar signing bonus. Leonard will earn $1,200,000(2009),
$1,575,000(2010), and $1,950,000(2011) in base salary.
Leonhard earned a $125,000 playing time escalator in 2010. His new 2011 base salary is $2,075,000.
| Year | Salary Cap Number | Dead Money if Cut | Cap Savings if Cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $1,583,333 | $1,000,000 | $583,333 |
| 2010 | $1,958,333 | $666,667 | $1,291,666 |
| 2011 | $2,458,334 | $333,334 | $2,125,000 |