How Much Cap Space Do the Jaguars Have After Cam Robinson’s Suspension?
Cam Robinson's four-game suspension is obviously not ideal for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the move does mean a bit more cap flexibility for the Jaguars entering training camp.
According to OverTheCap, the Jaguars now have $15,846,397 in cap space on the heels of Robinson's suspension being made official by the NFL. Robinson will lose $888,888 for each game suspended for a total of $3,555,552. The suspension also voids the guarantee of his $16 million salary in 2023.
Robinson has appeared in 75 games during his six-year career after being drafted No. 34 overall in 2017. Last season, Robinson started in 14 games at left tackle, with 2021 second-round left tackle Walker Little (No. 45 overall) taking the other five starts.
Robinson missed the final five games of the season last year due to a meniscus injury. When asked before the draft if Robinson would be recovered by the start of training camp, Jaguars' general manager Trent Baalke said, "From a health standpoint, yes.”
Robinson officially signed a three-year contract extension with the Jaguars last offseason. The deal was first reported on the eve of the NFL Draft last year by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. According to Rapoport, Robinson signed a three-year deal worth a max total of $54 million with $33 million guaranteed.
In Robinson's place during the first month of the season will be Little, who took over at left tackle and started five games after Robinson's injury last year. The Jaguars also drafted Oklahoma offensive tackle Anton Harrison with the No. 27 overall pick in April, with the rookie set to start at right tackle.
“We are aware of the four-game suspension incurred today by OL Cam Robinson. While we certainly respect the NFL's ruling and are disappointed with this development, we will support Cam as he works his way through the suspension," the Jaguars said in a statement.
"We are confident that Cam and our team will rise above this challenge as we collectively move forward.”
“As a veteran leader in the locker room, I always want to set a good example and my actions in this instance are not a reflection of that goal. I apologize to the fans, my coaches and, most importantly, my teammates," Robinson said in a statement. "It hurts me that I cannot be out there with my brothers at the start of the regular season. I will attack training camp the same way I have for the last six seasons, to make sure I am ready both mentally and physically.”
