Since Ryan was traded before his roster bonus was due, the Colts will pay Ryan’s $16.25 million salary plus the $7.5 million roster bonus for a total cap hit of $23.75 million in 2022.

It Would Be Expensive to Trade Ryan Come next fall, Ryan has a cap hit over $40 million. In 2022, hi contract has a potential out, but the dead cap hit is still way over $26 million.

Matt Ryan, left, celebrates with Russell Westbrook, center, after hitting a three-point shot to tie the score and force overtime in the Lakers' win over the Pelicans.