The defensive line is typically the most paid defensive status group in CFL, characterized by two most paid defensive players in the league.
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“Hard Money” is a CFL word that refers to any part of a contract that is also paid when a player is hurt. This includes Aadhaar pay, signature bonus, roster bonus, housing allowances, travel allowances and training allowances. Marketing money, officially called “non-football-related services”, is not always guaranteed, although we have decided to include it in the hard money for this series.
Any additional component – often referred to as “platte” or “performance incentives” – in part or with each player completely mentioned in paragraphs. These bonuses are often associated with how much a player sees the field, produces the yard, scores a touchdown, tackles, or whether he is named All-Star.
“N” reflects national players (ie Canadian) and “A” refers to American players.
1) Robbie Smith, Edmonton Elks (N)
Hard Money: $ 270,000
Maximum Price: $ 276,000
Edmonton made Smith the highest paid defensive player at the free agency this year, removing him from his hometown Argonats. The 27 -year -old received a $ 90,000 signed bonus as part of the deal, which was $ 140,300 in base pay, $ 20,000 in marketing money, $ 14,700 in housing money and traveling allowance of $ 5,000. Wilfrid Lawyer products can also make an additional $ 6,000 in all-stars and awards promotion.
2) Matthew Bates, BC Lions (N)
Hard Money: $ 260,000
Maximum Price: $ 266,000
30 -year -old native of Montreal, Q. On 15 January, $ 75,000 Offsen Roster Bonus is collected and will earn an additional $ 170,300 in base salary in 2025. The rest of his compensation comes in housing money as $ 14,700 and $ 6,000 of all-stars and prizes incentives. Bates was named the most outstanding defensive player. When he played the CFL full season last time, expectations would be Akash-Utha this year.
3) Jake Ceresna, Edmonton Elks (A)
Hard Money: $ 235,000
Maximum Price: $ 246,000
A six-foot-five, 295-pound defender signed a $ 125,000 to re-incorporate Alks after a one-year term with Toronto. Ceresna will also create $ 80,300 base pay, $ 14,700 housing money, $ 10,000 in marketing money and $ 5,000 travel allowance. The two-time all-CFL selection can make $ 11,000 in statistical, all-stars and prizes incentives, including $ 2,000 if it records at least 10 sacks.
4) Folarin Orimoled, Calgary Stampders (A)
Hard Money: $ 230,000
Maximum Price: $ 236,000
29 -year -old native of Washington, DC restructured his contract after trading in Calgary from Toronto and obtained bonuses signed $ 95,000 to do so. $ 95,300 in Orimolade Base Salary, $ 20,000 in Marketing Money, $ 14,700 in Housing Money, $ 4,000 travel allowance and $ 1,000 with $ 6,000 in all-stars and awards incentives will also earn training allowance.
5) Mustafa Johnson, Montreal Alouets (A)
Hard Money: $ 205,000
Maximum Price: $ 211,000
The 26 -year -old added another year to his contract, before he was in this offsen, tied it to Ulowaits through 2026. Arora, the selection of one-time all-East Division from the company will earn $ 205,000 in hard money this season and up to $ 6,000 in all-star and award incentives.
6) Willy Jefferson, Vinypeg Blue Bombers (A)
Hard Money: $ 200,000
Maximum Price: $ 200,000
The six-time All-CFL selection received a $ 100,000 signed bonus to return for the sixth season in Batherland and will also earn $ 77,300 in base salary, $ 14,700 in housing money and $ 8,000 travel allowance. The 34-year-old needs only three more sacks to reach the top 25 all-time in league history as his career currently sits at 74.
7) KC Sayals, Hamilton Tiger-Cat (A)
Hard Money: $ 197,500
Maximum Price: $ 205,000
The 29 -year -old collects an Offsen roster bonus of $ 25,000 on 10 February and will earn $ 25,000 when he reports at the training camp and passes his physical. Sayles will get $ 126,200 in base salary, $ 13,800 in housing money, $ 10,000 in marketing money and $ 2,500 travel allowance. One-time all-CFL selection can be obtained up to $ 7,500 in statistical, all-stars and prizes incentives.
8) Bryas Carter, Ottawa Redblack (A)
Hard Money: $ 186,000
Maximum Price: $ 204,000
Six-foot, 250-pound defender received a $ 50,000 signing bonus for two-year extension with Redlax, including $ 116,300 base salary, $ 14,700 in housing money and $ 5,000 in marketing money for 2025. Carter can reach additional platte incentives up to $ 9,000 and in $ 9,000, all-wireless, and reach $ 9,000.
9) Lorenzo Mauladin IV, Ottawa Redblack (A)
Hard Money: $ 182,500
Maximum Price: $ 191,500
The two-time All-CFL selection received a $ 50,000 signed bonus on its new contract and will also earn $ 102,800 in base salary, $ 15,000 in marketing money and $ 14,700 in housing money. Six-foot-five, 265-pound defenders can also earn up to $ 9,000 in statistical, all-stars and prizes incentives.
10) Mike Rose, Suskchewan Reflerers (A)
Hard Money: $ 175,000
Maximum Price: $ 180,000
The 32 -year -old, joined the Refreeders after his release from Calgary and cacheed a $ 40,000 -signed bonus to do so. The selection of a four-time all-waste division will also earn in base salary $ 110,300, Housing Money $ 14,700, Marketing Money in a travel allowance of $ 5,000 and $ 5,000. Rose can also earn $ 5,000 in all-stars and awards incentives.
11) Malik Carney, Suskchewan Reforridrs (A)
Hard Money: $ 173,700
Maximum Price: $ 187,100
Native of Alexandria, VA. Got a signing bonus of $ 55,000 to grow again with $ 95,000 in base salary, $ 14,700 in housing money, $ 5,000 in marketing money, and $ 4,000 travel allowance with Suskechewan. Each time he plays more than half the game of his team’s defensive snacks, Carney will also earn $ 300 and up to $ 8,000 in other all-stars and awards incentives.
12) Brandon Barlo, Admonton Alks (A)
Hard Money: $ 160,000
Maximum Price: $ 175,000
The Boston College product received a $ 65,000 signed bonus to join Alks after release from Hamilton. 27-year-old native of Kohos, NY will also travel $ 75,300 Aadhaar pay, $ 14,700 housing money, $ 5,000 travel allowance, as well as $ 15,000 of potential statistical incentives as well as $ 15,000 as well as $ 15,000.
T -13) Jared Brinkman, Edmonton Elks (A)
Hard Money: $ 160,000
Maximum Price: $ 167,000
The two -time gray cup champion received a $ 45,000 signed bonus to transfer from Toronto to the free agency from Admonton and will also make training allowance of $ 87,300 in base pay, $ 14,700 in housing money, $ 10,000 in marketing money, travel allowance of $ 2,000 and $ 1,000. Brinkman can also earn up to $ 7,000 in statistical, all-star, and prize encouragement, including $ 1,000 if he records seven or more sacks.
T -13) James Voters, Vinypeg Blue Bomes (A)
Hard Money: $ 160,000
Maximum Price: $ 167,000
Six feet-two of Chicago, native of 255-pounds, sick. Got a signing bonus of $ 45,000 to join Blue Bombers after his release from Calgary. Voters will also earn up to $ 87,300 in base salary, $ 14,700 in housing money, $ 5,000 in marketing money, travel allowance of $ 5,000, $ 3,000 training allowance, and $ 7,000 in all-stars and awards and awards.
15) Isaac Edemie-Burgland, Montreal Alouets (N)
Hard Money: $ 160,000
Maximum Price: $ 166,000
The 28-year-old native of Dartmouth, NS, received a $ 35,000 signed bonus in 2024 to re-join the All-East Division. The 28-year-old will also earn up to $ 107,800 in Aadhaar salary, $ 14,700 in housing money, $ 2,500 travel allowance, and $ 6,000 in all-stars and awards.
Away from the list: Michael Wakefield, Ottawa Redblack; Miles Brown, Calgary Stampders; Dwayne Hendrix, BC Lions; Clayon laing, ottawa redblacks.
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