Peart Takes Pay Cut to Stay with Broncos

0:00For the NFL, it's March 21st. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. A backup offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos has agreed to a big pay cut to stick with the team next season. Matt Pert, who plays swing tackling guard, restructured his contract from $3.5 million down to $2 million total. The new one-year deal includes a $225,000 signing bonus and a base salary of $1.215 million. That is a drop of about $1.5 million from what he was set to earn. Part is coming back from a serious injury and hopes to earn a backup spot again this summer. With 10 career starts under his belt, including three for the Broncos, the lower salary could boost his odds of making the roster. This move gives the team more flexibility under the salary cap while keeping a versatile player in the mix. As training care approaches, part will focus on proving his value on the field.