Field Yates of ESPN reports that new contract signed by veteran QB Matt Cassel with the Bills on Tuesday includes a base salary of $2 million for the 2015 season.
According to Yates, Cassel’s old deal included a $4.15 million base salary. However, even though he has accepted a reduced base salary in 2015, Yates adds that Cassel still has a shot get back up to $4.15 million in the event he reaches incentives included in the deal.
The Bills wound up releasing Cassel as they got to 53 players this past weekend. On Tuesday, they surprisingly brought him back and announced that he was the No. 2 quarterback over EJ Manuel.
Cassel, 33, came over in a trade with the Vikings that sent a 2015 fifth-round pick and a 2016 seventh-round pick to Minnesota for the veteran quarterback and a 2015 sixth-round pick.
He was entering the final year of his two-year, $10 million contract and would have made a base salary of $4.15 million for the 2015 season.
Last year, Cassel appeared in three games for the Vikings and completed 57.7 percent of his passes for 425 yards, three touchdowns, and four interceptions.
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I thought there was more do it, in exchange for the 2.5M, he was named back up. Thank you Cassel, and I am sure Dareus thanks you too. He should if he hasn’t yet. Personally, I am glad you are back with the BILLS, the combination of your experience, ability and attitude bring a lot to the team. I also understand there is always more to the story. First and most importantly FAMILY. 2nd an opportunity for you to prove yourself as a viable starter for the BILLS or other teams. Best of luck to you, work hard, help Taylor and EJ and if and when you get your chance, give the BILLS all your best. So now, what’s the Salary Cap for the BILLS? Whaley, sign Dareus, and make releasing Fred, seem like some sort of good move even if it isn’t.
LET’S GO BUFFALO!!!