Source: Alex Okafor can opt out of final year of contract

12-28-2018, 12:54 AM

jeanpierre · 12-28-2018, 12:54 AM

BY NICK UNDERHILL | nunderhill@theadvocate.com Dec 27, 2018 - 10:46 pm

Alex Okafor has earned the right to become a free agent this offseason.

The Saints defensive end triggered a clause in his contract last month that provides him the option of opting out of the final year of his contract in exchange for recording three sacks this season, according to a source.

All Okafor has to do to be able to test the market is notify the team by 11 a.m. on the last day of the 2018 league year that he wants to be let out of his contract.

Okafor, who signed a two-year deal with the Saints this offseason, is set to make a $1.7 million base salary next year. If he remains with New Orleans, he would be paid a $1.3 roster bonus on the fifth day of the 2019 league year.

The defensive end could then earn $62,500 for each game active, for a possible total of $1 million if active for all 16 games.

He could also earn bonuses for reaching five ($250,000), seven ($350,000) and nine ($400,000) sacks next season, for a possible total of $1 million.

Okafor currently has four sacks and 35 tackles. He can earn a $400,000 bonus for reaching five sacks by the end of the regular season.

Crusader · 12-28-2018, 04:06 AM

I'd like to keep him around as a rotational player but the question is if he thinks he can go somewhere and start.

Cruize · 12-28-2018, 05:38 AM

Not flashy but contributes big time.

st thomas · 12-28-2018, 12:25 PM

No# 1 pick he’s to step up and if we can’t keep okafaer theyall be a replacement on the market but yes please keep the foundation set if at all possible

jeanpierre · 12-28-2018, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I'd like to keep him around as a rotational player but the question is if he thinks he can go somewhere and start.

He's a starter, he's just not a three-down, multi-series defensive end; he'll always have to be in a rotation of his body breaks down...

SmashMouth · 12-28-2018, 04:09 PM

Hope he stays... good depth.

Supertek · 12-28-2018, 04:32 PM

Solid guy seems to make plays when we really need one maybe not a long term option but who replaces Him ? If you don't have a replacement you better keep Him.

ScottF · 12-28-2018, 06:24 PM

3 sacks triggers the clause? hell of an agent
the 1.3 million roster bonus is a pretty big nut- not sure he gets that elsewhere

homerj07 · 12-28-2018, 07:53 PM

Cut a new deal to keep him for 2 more years

12-28-2018, 12:54 AM	#1
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12-28-2018, 12:54 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Source: Alex Okafor can opt out of final year of contract BY NICK UNDERHILL \| nunderhill@theadvocate.com Dec 27, 2018 - 10:46 pm Alex Okafor has earned the right to become a free agent this offseason. The Saints defensive end triggered a clause in his contract last month that provides him the option of opting out of the final year of his contract in exchange for recording three sacks this season, according to a source. All Okafor has to do to be able to test the market is notify the team by 11 a.m. on the last day of the 2018 league year that he wants to be let out of his contract. Okafor, who signed a two-year deal with the Saints this offseason, is set to make a $1.7 million base salary next year. If he remains with New Orleans, he would be paid a $1.3 roster bonus on the fifth day of the 2019 league year. The defensive end could then earn $62,500 for each game active, for a possible total of $1 million if active for all 16 games. He could also earn bonuses for reaching five ($250,000), seven ($350,000) and nine ($400,000) sacks next season, for a possible total of $1 million. Okafor currently has four sacks and 35 tackles. He can earn a $400,000 bonus for reaching five sacks by the end of the regular season.
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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Source: Alex Okafor can opt out of final year of contract I'd like to keep him around as a rotational player but the question is if he thinks he can go somewhere and start.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Source: Alex Okafor can opt out of final year of contract Originally Posted by Crusader I'd like to keep him around as a rotational player but the question is if he thinks he can go somewhere and start. He's a starter, he's just not a three-down, multi-series defensive end; he'll always have to be in a rotation of his body breaks down... SmashMouth likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,127 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Source: Alex Okafor can opt out of final year of contract Hope he stays... good depth. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Re: Source: Alex Okafor can opt out of final year of contract Solid guy seems to make plays when we really need one maybe not a long term option but who replaces Him ? If you don't have a replacement you better keep Him.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Source: Alex Okafor can opt out of final year of contract 3 sacks triggers the clause? hell of an agent the 1.3 million roster bonus is a pretty big nut- not sure he gets that elsewhere

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Source: Alex Okafor can opt out of final year of contract Cut a new deal to keep him for 2 more years