REPORT: Buffalo Bills QB has terminated his contract of $90 million due to …
When the large numbers on Tyrod Taylor’s new Buffalo Bills deal are taken out, the following becomes clear:
Tyrod Taylor, the quarterback for the Bills, inked a $90 million, five-year contract deal.
In order to prevent a franchise tag situation or bidding war in March of next year, should Taylor turn out to be the “special talent” coach Rex Ryan anticipates, the Buffalo Bills are forking over an additional $7.5 million now in exchange for the power to control their 27-year-old quarterback.
According to contract papers obtained by USA TODAY Sports, Taylor’s agreement is for five years and $90 million in “new money,” with an additional $20 million attainable in incentives and escalators. However, as of right present, the Bills only owe $9.5 million; Taylor was supposed to receive $2 million in the last year of.
It’s a special trade-off in a special circumstance. Taylor, who started 14 games for the NFL last season, receives a contract that ties him for 15th place among quarterbacks in terms of new money average, along with a respectable short-term boost. The Bills have the agreement in place to keep Taylor through his prime if he performs well. It’s an easy out if he doesn’t, and/or if the individuals who carried out this agreement are dismissed.
Next year’s $15.5 million team option will be the catalyst. Taylor would receive an extra $12 million in base pay the following year, for a total of $27.5 million in 2017, should the Bills exercise their option. This amount is only guaranteed against injury at the time of signing.
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