NFL Notes: Philip Rivers, Jonathan Martin, Bills, Broncos, & Cardinals

Philip Rivers

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has a detailed breakdown of Chargers QB Philip Rivers new four-year extension worth $84 million. Here are some of the details:

  • 2015: $22.5 million signing bonus, $15 million base salary
  • 2016: $16.5 million is guaranteed for injury only until the second day of the 2016
  • 2017: $14 million base salary, $11 million becomes fully guaranteed on the second day of the waiver period.
  • 2018: $5 million roster bonus,  $10 million salary.
  • 2019: $5 million roster bonus, $11 million salary.

Jonathan Martin

Bills

  • According to Tim Graham, it looks like Bills QB Tyrod Taylor โ€œis in the driverโ€™s seatโ€ for the starting job.
  • Michael Langston reports that Bills RB Karlos Williams underwent surgery this morning and is likely out three-four weeks.
  • Former NFL physician David Chao mentions that from statistically perspective, an appendicitis would be at the top of the list for this kind of situation.
  • However, Chao admits he has no idea what the diagnosis really is in regards to Williams.

Broncos

  • Jason Cole of B/R reports that the Broncos are trying to determine if QB Brock Osweiler can be the heir apparent to Peyton Manning.
  • Cole mentions that it could be tough for the Broncos to convince Osweiler to return given that heโ€™s in the final year of his contract and is in position to test the open market next year.
  • Cole expects the Broncos to offer him a contract that would include a certain amount of moeny tied to incentives.

Cardinals

  • Adam Caplan reports that Cardinals rookie LB Zack Wagenmann broke his foot and will miss the entire 2015 season.

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