The Arizona Cardinals have made headlines with the re-signing of wide receiver Zay Jones to a one-year contract, valued at $4.4 million. However, the reality of the deal is more nuanced, with a base salary of $2.4 million and a guarantee of just $1.3 million. The reported figures include performance incentives that could potentially add up to $2 million based on receptions and receiving yards, but these incentives are not cumulative.

Throughout his eight-year career, Jones has achieved at least 60 receptions in a season only once, making the performance incentives a challenge to reach. Despite the high ceiling of his contract, fantasy managers should approach with caution, weighing the risk of injury and performance consistency against the potential rewards.