Vick's release results in cap hit for Falcons
Michael Vick's release on Friday had larger ramifications for the Falcons.
According to ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli, Atlanta will be charged $7.11 million this season in "dead money" because of "acceleration of future salary cap prorations." Here is the article, which explains the cap hit further.
The Falcons are about $20 million under the $127 million cap figure in '09, so they won't be crippled by this hit. It will not affect them beyond this season, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff (pictured).
Atlanta has been shrewd with the cap in recent years, cutting or releasing older players such as Alge Crumpler and Warrick Dunn, while making smart signings (Michael Turner) and drafting well (Matt Ryan).
Coming off an 11-5 season, the Falcons don't need much on offense. They could use a playmaker in the secondary (they had just 10 INTs last year and were -3 in giveaway/takeaway), but they can certainly make another playoff run as constructed.
So while the cap hit isn't a good thing for Atlanta, it won't hurt the club too badly.
-Chris Mascaro
(Photo by John Bazemore/AP)
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