2022 RULES: LTC / 5th Year Option

[Goodell]

CONCLUSION: A majority wanted to see 5th year options be able to be immediately extended if a team wanted. That has been implemented. Because the player is under contract for this season and their option year is next season, the extension doesn't start until next season and only 2-4 year options available (matching the length of a maximum LTC for 5 years into the future). Note that the signing bonus would start now, though, as player gets signing bonus money when contract signed and also adds on the remaining signing bonus from their original deal. These extensions do not count against your 2 LTCs per season.

Overall for LTCs, I've cut the previous 20% raise requirement to 10%. The average calculation remains the same, but fair warning that we'll likely look to switch to overall cap value on the averages next season if doable.

[JonC]

Love it, thanks commish!

[kevinl]

I tried to extend my players on 5th year option as an LTC. I have read that it doesn't count towards LTC but it wouldn't let me because I was out of LTCs. Am I reading this wrong?

[Goodell]

I tried to extend my players on 5th year option as an LTC. I have read that it doesn't count towards LTC but it wouldn't let me because I was out of LTCs. Am I reading this wrong?

You can send me a PM on player/team specific details to resolve. Generally speaking, this extension from picking up a 5th year option is found at the bottom of the team roster page next to the pull-down to pick up the 5th year option. That link goes to a slightly modified version of the LTC page that gives slightly different options and doesn't change the database LTC totals. Currently can't go to the main LTC page to pick up 5th year options and extend. Have to use the link specifically for that in that 5th year option pickup area. Don't know if that's part of it or not, but let me know the specific player(s)/team in PM and we'll resolve. Thanks!

[Goodell]

CONCLUSION: ....Overall for LTCs, I've cut the previous 20% raise requirement to 10%. The average calculation remains the same, but fair warning that we'll likely look to switch to overall cap value on the averages next season if doable.

Just a reminder that we posted previously about intentions in adjusting the LTC calculations more in the future and that we'll be looking at incorporating cap value more ahead on averages/raises/etc. possibly when the topic comes up for off-season rules discussions for the next season.