Contract details are now known for former Louisville Cornerback William Gay who re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  The Steelers have rewarded Gay with a 3-year $7.5 Million contract.  As part of the deal Will received a $1.9 Million signing bonus which is fully guaranteed and will play for a salary of $1.85M in 2016.

The 31-year Gay will be entering his 10th season in the NFL and 2016 will be the 9th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gay’s previous contract with the Steelers was 3-years and $4.5M with just a $500,000 signing bonus.  The Steeler’s most recent investment into Gay is a significant improvement in compensation for the former Louisville Cardinal and long-time Steeler.

YEAR AGE BASE SALARY SIGNING BONUS CAP HIT DEAD CAP
2016 31 $1,850,000 $633,333 $2,483,333 $1,900,000
2017 32 $2,000,000 $633,333 $2,633,333 $1,266,668
2018 33 $1,750,000 $633,334 $2,383,334 $633,334
2019 34 UFA
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