The Atlanta Falcons made a big splash at the start of free agency with the addition of former Browns three-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack.
The Falcons gave him a five-year contract worth $45 million -- the highest average per year for any center in the league -- with $28.5 million guaranteed. His base salary of $1.75 million in 2016 makes his cap number $4.05 million, lower than left guard Andy Levitre ($5,375,000) and left tackle Jake Matthews ($4,480,773) on the offensive line.
Here is how Mack's full contract breaks down:
2016
Base salary: $1,750,000
Cap: $4,050,000
Cash: $13,250,000
Guaranteed: $1,750,000
2017
Base salary: $6,750,000
Cap: $9,050,000
Cash: $6,750,000
Guaranteed: $6,750,000
2018
Base salary: $8,500,000
Cap: $10,800,000
Cash: $8,500,000
Guaranteed:: $0
2019
Base salary: $8,500,000*
Cap: $10,800,000
Cash: $8,500,000
Guaranteed: $0
*Base salary guaranteed for injury only at signing. Becomes fully guaranteed if on roster 5/15/17.
2020
Base salary: $8,000,000
Cap: $10,300,000
Cash: $8,000,000
Guaranteed: $0