Remember when the Seattle Seahawks added some depth to their offensive line by signing Bobby Hart before mandatory minicamp? Hart, who spent three years as a starter with the Cincinnati Bengals, is set to bring some competition to the table for Josh Jones as training camp approaches.
Now, if you're wondering about the financials of this move, we've got the details for you, thanks to OverTheCap.com. Bobby Hart's contract with the Seahawks is as straightforward as they come.
There are no signing or per-game roster bonuses involved. Instead, the Seahawks have opted to use the Veteran Salary Benefit (VSB) for Hart.
This clever move allows them to sign players with at least four minimum credited seasons but only have a cap hit equivalent to two credited seasons.
For the 2026 season, the minimum salary for two credited seasons stands at $1.075 million. Hart, with nine credited seasons under his belt, would typically command a minimum of $1.3 million.
However, thanks to the VSB, his contract remains wallet-friendly. Any additional compensation, like a signing bonus, is capped at $167,500 to maintain VSB status.
Hart's contract is so modest that it doesn't even crack the top 51 contracts on the Seahawks' 90-man roster, meaning it doesn't count against the salary cap. For comparison, Josh Jones, who is Hart's competition, is on a one-year deal worth $4 million, with a cap hit of $3.955 million. His contract includes $1.5 million guaranteed and a $1.5 million signing bonus.
With Jones expressing confidence in his readiness for training camp, it would be quite the upset if Hart were to leapfrog him for a spot on the Seahawks' 53-man roster. But in the NFL, surprises are always lurking around the corner, and competition often brings out the best in players.
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