Saints Restructure LB Jonathan Vilma's Contract

Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma restructured his contract, even though he is likely to be suspended for several games for his role in the team's bounty program. NFL.com reported Vilma is expected to be suspended between two and eight games and that the Saints have been stocking up on free-agent linebackers in anticipation of Vilma's suspension. Terms of Vilma's new deal with the Saints were not disclosed. Vilma, a three-time Pro Bowler, can play all three linebacker positions but the team has already recently signed David Hawthorne and Curtis Lofton in case Vilma receives a hefty suspension.

Source: CBS Sports

 

He will get one of the more hefty suspensions among the players

 

Just trying to circumvent the cap.

 

Are they making cap room for Brees or are they making it so he gets paid his money even if he is suspended?

 

considering all the other restructures....i think it's for brees