V.J. Payne
Updated August 24, 2026
2026 Cap Hit
$925K
APY
$1.1M/yr
Total Guaranteed
$158K
Years on Deal
4
Signed
2026
| Year | Cap Hit | Base | Bonus | Dead $ | Cap Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $925K | $885K | $40K | $158K | $766K |
| 2027 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $40K | $119K | $971K |
| 2028 | $1.2M | $1.2M | $40K | $79K | $1.1M |
| 2029 | $1.3M | $1.3M | $40K | $40K | $1.3M |
Cap Scenario What-if
Cap Savings
$0
Dead Money
$0
Release and Trade carry the same cap impact; a Post-June 1 designation spreads the dead money across two seasons.
