Earlier on Tuesday, it was confirmed that the Oakland Raiders had "bought back" the sixth and final season of linebacker Kamerion Wimbley's rookie contract for around $3.5 million.
Citing NFL management sources, Adam Caplan of FOXSports.com reports the contract may violate the NFL's 30% rule, which could make the former first-round pick of the Cleveland Browns an unrestricted free agent this off-season.
According to a league source, Wimbley's buyback, which could have been as high as $7.765 million, comes via a roster bonus, which falls under the definition of "salary" in regards to the 30% rule.
The Raiders acquired Wimbley (6-4, 255) from the Browns for a 2010 third-round pick last March, which Cleveland used on quarterback Colt McCoy.
A 16-game starter, Wimbley totaled 58 tackles and a team-high 9 quarterback sacks for the Raiders last season.
source: Mac's Football Blog
Posted by Brian McIntyre
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