The Patriots Gained $7 Million In Cap Space After Winning Grievances In Antonio Brown And Aaron Hernandez Contracts
The New England Patriots will receive an extra $6.5 million dollars in cap space this season after winning contract grievances against Antonio Brown, and the family of Aaron Hernandez. Brown was signed to a 1-year $15 million dollar contract, but was released after one game last season because of pending legal troubles. Hernandez was released in 2013, after being arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd after signing a 5-year deal worth $39 million.
The Patriots were under $500K in salary cap space, but now have $7,794,739, to work with. This will give the Pats some much needed flexibility for trades, and other necessary roster moves. They could even add a couple veterans prior to training camp. This grievance victory likely slammed the door shut on any chances of Antonio Brown returning to the Patriots.
With @FieldYates, reporting significant salary-cap news for Patriots: Settlements in compensation grievances with Antonio Brown ($4 million to team) and Aaron Hernandez ($2.55 million to team) have created space for the club. The Patriots' current cap space is $7.79 million.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 11, 2020
Patriots just created over 7m in cap space? pic.twitter.com/h4hIGaWJQY
— ‘15 ĆÄM B*ŸÇ*N ? (@BradyyNFL) July 11, 2020