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Jess Root

DL L.J. Collier gets minimum salary with veteran benefit

The Arizona Cardinals announced they agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman L.J. Collier, a first-round pick in 2019.

Collier never lived up to expectations as a pass rusher, as he has only three career sacks.

The Cardinals are getting him on a cheap deal.

According to Aaron Wilson, the Cardinals signed him to a one-year contract that qualifies for the veteran benefit.

He will make the league minimum of $1.08 million.

He has total bonuses of $157,500, which includes signing and roster bonuses.

His total cap hit will be for less than the amount he will get paid, qualifying for the veteran benefit.

It is a low-risk deal with a potentially high reward.

After four disappointing seasons with the Seahawks, he has a chance to turn his career around and get a good contract in 2024.

Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify.

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