How much it cost for the Seahawks to sign Bobby Hart

The Seattle Seahawks’ decision to sign veteran offensive tackle Bobby Hart carries a relatively low salary-cap impact for the 2026 season, according to OverTheCap.com. The article notes there is no signing bonus or per-game roster bonus, describing the contract as the most straightforward available. Seattle used Hart under the Veteran Salary Benefit (VSB), which lets teams sign players with four minimum credited seasons while counting a cap charge equivalent to two credited seasons. For 2026, the minimum cap figure for two credited seasons is $1.075 million, while the minimum for a nine-credited-season player like Hart is $1.3 million. Any additional compensation must be capped at $167,500 to keep VSB status. By comparison, Josh Jones’ one-year deal is $4 million with a $3.955 million cap charge and $1.5 million guaranteed and signing bonus.