[Diemenz]

Originally Posted by Matt Reeeeead

I think there are misunderstandings on this topic.

You can back date the Smid LTIR to the date the injury existed. What matters is when they place him on LTIR.

So yes, they signed Grossman which got them to the cap ceiling, then they placed him, so it ultimately allowed them to use to the extend of the LTIR room, however, they could have just as easily waiting until the extra room was utilized throughout the season, then place him on LTIR, and back date to get the additional room.

At the end of the day, Grossman did not have to be signed. They saw something in him that they felt was missing on the team, hence why he played. He also came at a lower cap hit than any other player available could have to make the team. It didn't work out, but they could have done other things.

I don't think you fully understand how the LTIR cap hit works. What you explained above isn't maximizing it in the slightest.