The , like most at this time of year, are doing some maneuvering to create Joe Montana Jersey room under the salary cap. On Friday, the team announced it had the contract of right tackle .According to a from Ellis Williams of the Charlotte Observer, the move creates approximately $11 million in cap space for Carolina. Per , Moton's base salary for the 2022 season was dropped to just over $1 million, lowering his cap hit to just south of $8 million.Moton was the team's second-round San Francisco 49Ers Home Office pick in the 2017 , and has been starting at right tackle for the last four seasons. He has not mi sed a game in that time and has been one of the better players at his position. Last offseason, he signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension that keeps him in Carolina through the 2025 season, if he plays out the full length of the deal. He's set to count for around $24 million against Carolina's books in each of the next three years. If Reuben Foster Jersey he plays at a high level in 2022, it would not be surprising if he received another extension to lower his cap number again next season. Doing constant restructures and extensions, though, does make it more Ray Ray McCloud Jersey difficult and painful to move on from a player down the line, with bonuses and other dead money accelerating onto the cap upon trade or release. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Deebo Samuel Hoodies Sweatshirts Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Trey Lance Jersey Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription.