bubba9497 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Brunell Defers Roster Bonus to Facilitate Trade Associated Press Tuesday, March 2, 2004; 4:02 PM http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23282-2004Mar2.html JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mark Brunell agreed to delay the payment of his roster bonus Tuesday, a move that makes it possible for the Jacksonville Jaguars to complete his trade to the Washington Redskins. Brunell agreed to delay the $2 million roster bonus from Wednesday to March 10 so the Jaguars won't have to count it against their salary cap. Brunell will sign his new, seven-year, $43 million contract with the Jaguars, who will trade him for a third-round draft pick. The Jaguars said the trade will be finalized Wednesday. The Jaguars also agreed to a new deal with defensive end Paul Spicer and punter Chris Hanson. Hanson, a 2002 Pro Bowler who missed most of last season after gouging his leg with an ax, signed a five-year, $6.5 million deal that includes a $1.3 million signing bonus. Jacksonville also released defensive end Tony Brackens, with intentions on bringing him back with a lower-priced contract. Brackens was due a $1 million roster bonus Wednesday that the Jaguars don't want to pay. With the money they save from releasing Brackens and trading Brunell, the Jaguars will be $16.1 million under the $80.6 million salary cap when the free-agency period begins Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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