The Raiders are in full-on salary reconstruction mode right now. Thus far they have only cut Stanford Routt in their attempts to cut under it. Even thought that move was more an overall financial move as opposed to a cap situation.
There are a lot of Raiders set to make a great deal of money this coming season. Many of whom present a considerable cap hit for the team which must restructure and cut a few more players if it hopes to be players in the free agent market.
Here is the list of the most expensive Raider player contracts and their approximate cap hit:
Richard Seymour 14,068,000
Carson Palmer 12,500,000
Kamerion Wimbley 11,850,000
Michael Huff 9,828,750
Darren McFadden 9,478,834
Tommy Kelly 8,892,856
Aaron Curry 5,757,500
Shane Lechler 5,650,000
Rolando McClain 5,570,000
John Henderson 4,750,000
Cooper Carlisle 3,000,000
Hiram Eugene 2,500,000
Darius Heyward-Bey 2,105,000
Kevin Boss 2,000,000
Sebastian Janikowski 1,700,000
Lamarr Houston 1,116,250
Mike Mitchell 965,500
Keep in mind that some of these figures may not be completely accurate as it can be difficult to nail down an exact figure at times. But, as the Raiders proved when cutting Routt, it is not so much the cap hit they are worried about but rather the overall amount of money the player makes. And there are a few contracts here that are not friendly in the least.
Nearly every one of these contracts will be dissected and the player will be asked about restructuring. Cutting Routt sent a message to these players. Either they restructure or they will be cut. Some will simply be cut. Granted Routt isn't exactly hurting but that is not the point.
The point is these players know that if they want to remain a Raider, they have to work something out. It is rebuilding time in Oakland. Either way, most of these players will help make room for new free agents.
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