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Breaking down Rams quarterback Nick Foles' contract extension

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- The numbers are in on quarterback Nick Foles' two-year contract extension with the St. Louis Rams.

As expected, the deal will pay him almost $14 million guaranteed. The exact amount of guaranteed money is $13,792,000 and includes a $3 million signing bonus, a fully guaranteed base salary this season of $1,042,500 and a $2 million roster bonus to be paid on Sept. 1.

There are also $4.5 million in not likely to be earned incentives available based on going to the Pro Bowl, playoff appearances and wins. His cap number for 2014 has gone up from just over $1 million to just over $4 million.

Here's the breakdown of the deal, with all numbers courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information:

2015

Base salary: $1,042,500 (fully guaranteed)

Roster bonus: $2 million (fully guaranteed, paid on Sept. 1)

Workout bonus: $26,240

Signing bonus proration: $1 million

Cap number: $4,068,240

Cash amount: $6,068,240

2016

Base salary: $1,750,000 (guaranteed for injury at signing, becomes fully guaranteed on fifth day of next league year)

Roster bonus: $6 million (fully guaranteed, paid out on third day of league year)

Signing bonus proration: $1 million

Cap number: $8,750,000

Cash amount: $7,750,000

2017 (Voidable based on performance)

Base salary: $10,750,000

Roster bonus: $1,500,000 (paid out on third day of league year)

Signing bonus proration: $1 million

Cap number: $13,250,000

Cash amount: $12,250,000