Problem with Wimbley buyback?
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 at 9:28 am in Oakland Raiders.
FoxSports.com is reporting the buyback provision in Kamerion Wimbley’s original six-year contract could violate the NFL’s 30 percent rule when it comes to pay raises.
Quoting Wimbley’s agent, Joe Linta, earlier today, FoxSports (via Adam Caplan) reported Wimbley had been informed of the Raiders exercising a $3.5 million buyback to retain his services through the 2011 season.
If there is a problem with the buyback, it could temporarily make Wimbley a free agent, although indications are both the team and player are interested in working things out and having him in Oakland in 2011.
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February 23rd, 2011 at 9:35 am
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February 23rd, 2011 at 9:36 am
Give him a contract…Al!!
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:37 am
Jerry, aren’t you on your way to Indianapolis?
February 23rd, 2011 at 9:49 am
Jerry, you have anything on the combine?
Who are you most looking forward to see?
Who do you like?
What holes do the Raiders have on Offense and Defense that need attention?
Whats your Mock Draft?
What are your thoughts on the CBA?
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:04 am
Have a safe trip Jerry!
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:04 am
Jerry, BTW take your water bottle with you next time!
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:36 am
Rockgotti25 Rock Cartwright
What’s up RaiderNation? Just got back out to the Bay.. I’m here for a couple days to move out my place and resign with the black and silver!
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:41 am
TWEET of the Day:
notmelkiper Mel Kiper Draft Guru
With the Raiders having no first round picks this year, it just doesn’t seem right to have 40 times at the combine
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:15 am
Agent Drew Rosenhaus is expected to push for a “lucrative extension” for TE Greg Olsen this offseason.
Coordinator Mike Martz likes Olsen, but the former first-rounder’s talents are going to waste in Chicago’s tight-end unfriendly system. If Martz stays on in 2012, the Bears won’t value Olsen as highly as other teams will. You can bet Rosenhaus knows it, too. Without an extension, Rosenhaus may grease the wheels for a trade out of Chicago.
Go get ‘em Al!
February 23rd, 2011 at 4:33 pm
S/B easy to fix….add another year with another buyback.
February 23rd, 2011 at 6:27 pm
Sorry, but it ain’t illegal. If it were, his entire contract would have been voided by the NFL right after it was signed.
February 24th, 2011 at 10:17 am
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February 24th, 2011 at 11:54 am
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