The Buffalo Bills need some big bodies to bolster their interior defensive line. Last week they signed veteran defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, 6’3” and 305 pounds, to a one-year deal worth $6.696 million in hopes that he could be one of those big bodies. Ogunjobi’s contract also includes three void years to help spread out the signing bonus and has the potential to increase in value through playtime and sack incentives.
At 30 years old, Ogunjobi brings veteran leadership. He has 25 sacks over his seven-year career, with stops in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.
How is Larry Ogunjobi’s deal structured?
Ogunjobi signed a one-year, $6,696,735 contract with $5,426,735 fully guaranteed at signing, including a $3,426,735 signing bonus. To create cap flexibility in 2025, the Bills included three void years, allowing the signing bonus to be prorated at $856,684 across four years (2025-2028). This reduces his immediate cap hit and pushes any remaining balance to future years if he is not extended.
If Ogunjobi is not extended beyond the 2025 season, the void years will trigger a $2,570,052 dead cap hit in 2026.
Originally, the entire contract was fully guaranteed, but his PED suspension voided the guaranteed base salary.
How did the Bills manage the salary cap with the Larry Ogunjobi contract?
To create cap flexibility in 2025, the Bills included three void years, allowing the signing bonus to be prorated at $856,684 across four years (2025-2028). This reduces his immediate cap hit and pushes any remaining balance to future years if he is not extended.
If the Bills move on after 2025, the dead cap incurred from void years remains manageable, making this a smart and flexible signing for the team.
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