The Atlanta Falcons began incorporating one of their newcomers into the rotation this week as veteran Chris Chester joined the offensive line.
Chester signed a one-year deal worth $2.8 million after being released by Washington. He was scheduled to make $4 million with the Redskins this season.
Here is a breakdown of Chester's contract and a look at his cap numbers going into the 2015 season, according to ESPN Stats & Information:
*CHRIS CHESTER (1-year, $2.8 million contract)
Base salary: $1,550,000
Signing bonus: $550,000
Roster bonus: $700,000 ($43,750 per game active)
Cap number: $2,800,000
*2015 CAP FIGURES FOR FALCONS' OFFENSIVE LINE
Sam Baker (OT): $7,300,000
Jon Asamoah (RG): $4,268,750
Joe Hawley (C): $4,000,000
Jake Matthews (LT): $3,733,977
Chris Chester (G/C): $2,800,000
Lamar Holmes (T): $1,675,400
Peter Konz (G/C): $1,141,827
Mike Person (LG): $911,666
Tyler Polumbus (T:) $665,000
Harland Gunn (G/C): $660,000
Ryan Schraeder (RT): $585,667
James Stone: (C/G): $511,333
Jake Rodgers (T): $452,954
Valerian Ume-Ezeoke (C/G): $436,000
