11-02-2022, 06:20 PM
Love it. Za'Darius is one of the highest team paid Packer defenders - Haha 
While the Packers Defensive players are throwing the DC under-the-bus.
This is one enjoyable first 8 weeks of a season!
Za'Darius Smith's Vikings dominance leaves Packers in the mud
While the Packers Defensive players are throwing the DC under-the-bus. This is one enjoyable first 8 weeks of a season!
Za'Darius Smith's Vikings dominance leaves Packers in the mud
Smith costs the Packers $11.4M against the cap while he dominates for the Vikings.
- JOE NELSON
- 1 HOUR AGO
- Of all the ways Minnesota Vikings fans find to take jabs at the Green Bay Packers, none may be sweeter than the Packers taking a massive salary cap hit while watching Za'Darius Smith dominate for the Vikings.
Green Bay's decision in mid-March to cut Smith saved them $15.2 million against the cap, but it was only a slice of the $27.6 million cap hit Smith would've had if the Packers kept him. So, yeah, they saved some cash, but still have to count $11.4 million for Smith against the cap this season.
Meanwhile, the Vikings signed him to a three-year, $42 million deal and he's more than earning that money as he's returned to his 2020 all-pro form as one of the elite edge rushers in the NFL.
Smith's cap hit this season with the Vikings: $3.3 million.
Smith just earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week after racking up three sacks on Kyler Murray, and according to Pro Football Focus he's been one of the most dominant pass rushers through eight weeks.
Meanwhile, the Vikings signed him to a three-year, $42 million deal and he's more than earning that money as he's returned to his 2020 all-pro form as one of the elite edge rushers in the NFL.
Smith's cap hit this season with the Vikings: $3.3 million.
Smith just earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week after racking up three sacks on Kyler Murray, and according to Pro Football Focus he's been one of the most dominant pass rushers through eight weeks.
