Raiders Set Record with $58.5M Dead Cap Hit
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The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing quarterback Geno Smith after one season, incurring a record-breaking $58.5 million dead cap penalty, surpassing their previous record of $49.5 million for releasing Christian Wilkins. Despite the financial hit, the team still has nearly $100 million in cap space, with dead money accounting for around $53 million this season. The Raiders aggressive spending strategy highlights the risks of big short-term deals in the salary cap era, but also leaves them with flexibility for future bold decisions.
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