Expected Contract Value Free Agency Summary: Cornerbacks

Quarterbacks  |  Running Backs

Wide Receivers  |  Tight Ends

Offensive Lineman  |  Pass Rushers

Defensive Lineman  |  Linebackers

PlayerNominal ValueECV% ExpectedECV/Year
Darrelle Revis$70,000,000$50,057,00072%$10,011,400
Byron Maxwell$63,000,000$37,531,25060%$6,255,208
Kareem Jackson$34,000,000$26,977,50079%$6,744,375
Brandon Flowers$36,400,000$23,458,20064%$5,864,550
Chris Culliver$32,000,000$22,328,00070%$5,582,000
Antonio Cromartie$32,000,000$19,587,00061%$4,896,750
Buster Skrine$25,000,000$18,472,00074%$4,618,000
Davon House$24,500,000$18,235,00074%$4,558,750
Cary Williams$18,000,000$10,752,00060%$3,584,000
Brandon Browner$15,000,000$10,190,50068%$3,396,833
Tramon Williams$21,000,000$9,761,60046%$3,253,867
Perris Cox$15,000,000$9,140,00061%$3,046,667
Brice McCain$5,500,000$3,943,00072%$1,971,500
Darius Butler$5,000,000$2,989,50060%$1,494,750
Jimmy Wilson$4,250,000$2,740,00064%$1,370,000
CB Total:66.4%
Global Total (122 Free Agents):67.5%
Notable One-Year Contracts:
Walter Thurmond:   $3,250,000 ($2,000,000 guaranteed)
Shareece Wright:   $3,000,000 ($1,500,000 guaranteed)
Terrence Newman:   $2,250,000 ($750,000 guaranteed)
Bradley Fletcher:   $2,150,000 ($550,000 guaranteed)
Patrick Robinson:   $2,000,000 ($1,250,000 guaranteed)
 
PlayerMost Likely Cut YearDead Money Remaining
Darrelle Revis2018 (32%)*$1,666,666**
Byron Maxwell2018 (43%)$2,400,000
Kareem Jackson2018 (37%)$2,250,000
Brandon Flowers2017 (38%)$4,000,000
Chris Culliver2017 (48%)$2,500,000
Antonio Cromartie2017 (36%)$1,000,000
Buster Skrine2018 (38%)$1,250,000
Davon House2018 (35%)$0
Cary Williams2016 (49%)$2,333,333
Brandon Browner2017 (18%)$1,300,000
Tramon Williams2016 (24%)$3,800,000
Perrish Cox2017 (31%)$833,333
Brice McCain2016 (41%)$1,000,000
Darius Butler2016 (32%)$500,000
Jimmy Wilson2016 (31%)$0
 

*Refers to the likelihood that the player will remain under contract in the given season.  This column displays the first season where the likelihood falls below 50%.

**Refers to the amount of dead money that the team will incur upon releasing the player in the season identified in the second column.

Introduction Part 1: Justification, Theory, & “Contract Analytics”

Introduction Part 2: Inputs & Outputs

Introduction Part 3: Contract Comparison

Introduction Part 4: Salary Cap Budgeting

Introduction Part 5: Frequently Asked Questions

Expected Contract Value was created by Bryce Johnston and Nicholas Barton.

Bryce Johnston earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center in May 2014, and currently works as a corporate associate in the New York City office of an AmLaw 50 law firm. Before becoming a contributor to overthecap.com, Bryce operated eaglescap.com for 10 NFL offseasons, appearing multiple times on 610 WIP Sports Radio in Philadelphia as an NFL salary cap expert. Bryce can be contacted via e-mail at bryce.l.johnston@gmail.com or via Twitter @NFLCapAnalytics.

Nicholas Barton is a sophomore at Georgetown University. He intends on double majoring in Operations and Information Management and Finance as well as pursuing a minor in Economics. Currently one of the leaders of the Georgetown Sports Analysis, Business, and Research Group, Nick consults for Dynamic Sports Solutions, an innovative sports start-up that uses mathematical and computational methods to evaluate players. He also writes for the Hoya, Georgetown’s school newspaper, and his own blog, Life of a Football Fan. Nick can be contacted via e-mail at njb50@georgetown.edu.