When Kuechly inked his deal , the cap ceiling was just over $143 MM .
That 's not an unrealistic goal for Collins , as he also has a track record of excellence and should benefit from the NFL 's ever - increasing salary cap .
When Kuechly inked Collins ' deal , the cap ceiling was just over $143 MM .
That 's not an unrealistic goal for Collins , as he also has a track record of excellence and should benefit from the NFL 's ever - increasing salary cap .